Types of Sinners in Dante's Inferno

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What is the sin associated with the sinners in the Bolgia of Grafters?

Bribery

How are the sinners in the Bolgia of Grafters punished?

They are immersed in boiling pitch.

What distinguishes the sinners in the Bolgia of Grafters from other sinners in the 8th Circle?

Their involvement in bribery.

Which category of sinners in the 8th Circle would engage in bribery for personal gain?

<p>Simonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary selfish benefit that Grafters seek through their actions?

<p>Wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sinners in the 8th Circle would be most likely to engage in giving sexual favors for personal gain?

<p>Panderers</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Grafters differ from Sorcerers in the 8th Circle?

<p>Grafters use bribery for selfish gain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Grafters from Hypocrites among the fraudulent sinners?

<p>Their act of giving bribes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Grafters differ from Panderers among the sinners in the 8th Circle?

<p>Their central role as intermediaries for affairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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