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I assume from the terminology that this relates to the Comedia of Dante Alighieri.
The sinners in the Vestibule (Described in Canto III) are the Futile those "whose lives knew neither praise nor infamy" (ibid l. 36) and including "that caitiff angel-crew/Who against God rebelled not, nor to Him/Were faithful, but to self alone were true" (ibid ll. 37-9).
These figures represent those without conviction either to good or bad. They are represented following a banner that wildly flaps around in the same way that their opinions and values shifted in life.
The only identified figure is "The coward spirit of the man/Who made the great refusal;" (ibid ll. 60-1) it is uncertain who this represents although it has been suggested that it is Pope Celestine V who abdicated the papacy in favour of Boniface VIII who Dante hated; it has also been suggested as an identifier for Pilate who condemned Christ despite believing His innocence.
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The sinners in the vestibule of hell are those who are neither in heaven nor in hell. They are the indifferent and apathetic souls who did not take a stand in life for either good or evil. They are condemned to chase after a banner while being stung by wasps and hornets for eternity.
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yes he could, but why would he, it is where all the sinners go. why would he want sinners in heaven?
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By placing many church leaders among the sinners in Hell
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Dante's pity for the sinners lessens, and he grows more angry with their sins.
If you are sent to purgatory are you guaranteed a place in hell?
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Hell is personified. (There is hell's wide gaping mouth open.)
