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Article Review
1) Please provide a general overview of the information presented in the article, including its purpose (i.e., what is it analyzing and why?), the major variables discussed in the article, and its conclusion.
2) Please discuss any relevant political, geopolitical, sociocultural, environmental, or economic factors and interconnections/relations between the different people (or stakeholders) and places presented in the article.
3) Please discuss how the topic, analysis, and conclusions presented in the article are situated within larger global events or connected to current events elsewhere in the world.
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Dante Alighieri played a critical role in the literature world through his poem Divine Comedy that was written in the 14th century. The poem contains Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The Inferno is a description of the nine circles of torment that are found on the earth. It depicts the realms of the people that have gone against the spiritual values and who, instead, have chosen bestial appetite, violence, or fraud and malice. The nine circles of hell are limbo, lust, gluttony, greed and wrath. Others are heresy, violence, fraud, and treachery. The purpose of this paper is to examine the Dante’s Inferno in the perspective of its portrayal of God’s image and the justification of hell.
In this epic poem, God is portrayed as a super being guilty of multiple weaknesses including being egotistic, unjust, and hypocritical. Dante, in this poem, depicts God as being more human than divine by challenging God’s omnipotence. Additionally, the manner in which Dante describes Hell is in full contradiction to the morals of God as written in the Bible. When god arranges Hell to flatter Himself, He commits egotism, a sin that is common among human beings (Cheney, 2016). The weakness is depicted in Limbo and on the Gate of Hell where, for instance, God sends those who do not worship Him to Hell. This implies that failure to worship Him is a sin.
God is also depicted as lacking justice in His actions thus removing the godly image. The injustice is portrayed by the manner in which the sodomites and opportunists are treated. The opportunists are subjected to banner chasing in their lives after death followed by being stung by insects and maggots. They are known to having done neither good nor bad during their lifetimes and, therefore, justice could have demanded that they be granted a neutral punishment having lived a neutral life. The sodomites are also punished unfairly by God when Brunetto Lattini is condemned to hell despite being a good leader (Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). While he commited sodomy, God chooses to ignore all the other good deeds that Brunetto did.
Finally, God is also portrayed as being hypocritical in His actions, a sin that further diminishes His godliness and makes Him more human. A case in point is when God condemns the sin of egotism and goes ahead to commit it repeatedly. Proverbs 29:23 states that “arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.” When Slattery condemns Dante’s human state as being weak, doubtful, and limited, he is proving God’s hypocrisy because He is also human (Verdicchio, 2015). The actions of God in Hell as portrayed by Dante are inconsistent with the Biblical literature. Both Dante and God are prone to making mistakes, something common among human beings thus making God more human.
To wrap it up, Dante portrays God is more human since He commits the same sins that humans commit: egotism, hypocrisy, and injustice. Hell is justified as being a destination for victims of the mistakes committed by God. The Hell is presented as being a totally different place as compared to what is written about it in the Bible. As a result, reading through the text gives an image of God who is prone to the very mistakes common to humans thus ripping Him off His lofty status of divine and, instead, making Him a mere human. Whether or not Dante did it intentionally is subject to debate but one thing is clear in the poem: the misconstrued notion of God is revealed to future generations.
References
Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). Dante’s inferno: Seven deadly sins in scientific publishing and how to avoid them. Addiction Science: A Guide for the Perplexed, 267.
Cheney, L. D. G. (2016). Illustrations for Dante’s Inferno: A Comparative Study of Sandro Botticelli, Giovanni Stradano, and Federico Zuccaro. Cultural and Religious Studies, 4(8), 487.
Verdicchio, M. (2015). Irony and Desire in Dante’s” Inferno” 27. Italica, 285-297.
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Article Review: “COVID-19 and Urban Futures: Impacts on Business Closures in Miami-Dade County”
Overview of the Article:
The purpose of the article is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business closures in Miami-Dade County. The study examines the relationship between the virus’s spread, government interventions, and the subsequent closure of businesses. The major variables discussed in the article include the number of COVID-19 cases, government policies and restrictions, and business closures. The conclusion of the study suggests that the severity of the pandemic, combined with government interventions, had a significant impact on business closures in Miami-Dade County.
Political, Geopolitical, Sociocultural, Environmental, and Economic Factors:
The article highlights several relevant factors and interconnections between different stakeholders in Miami-Dade County.
Political Factors: Government policies and interventions, such as stay-at-home orders and business closures, played a crucial role in mitigating the spread of the virus. The decisions made by local and state governments had a direct impact on businesses and their ability to operate.
Sociocultural Factors: The behavior of individuals and their adherence to health guidelines, such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing, influenced the transmission rate of COVID-19. Sociocultural attitudes towards public health measures affected the severity of the outbreak and subsequent business closures.
Economic Factors: The economic impact of business closures was significant. Many businesses were forced to shut down temporarily or permanently, resulting in job losses and financial hardships for individuals and communities. The economic health of the region was closely tied to the ability of businesses to operate during the pandemic.
Connection to Global Events:
The topic, analysis, and conclusions presented in the article are situated within larger global events related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 affected countries worldwide and led to similar government interventions and business closures in many regions. Miami-Dade County’s experience reflects a broader pattern seen in other parts of the world.
Furthermore, the study’s findings can be connected to current events elsewhere in the world. As new variants of the virus emerge and vaccination efforts continue, different regions are grappling with similar challenges regarding business closures and economic recovery. The article’s analysis provides insights into the potential long-term impacts of the pandemic on urban economies, which can be used to inform decision-making processes in other areas facing similar circumstances.
In conclusion, the article “COVID-19 and Urban Futures: Impacts on Business Closures in Miami-Dade County” examines the relationship between the pandemic, government interventions, and business closures. The study highlights the importance of political, sociocultural, and economic factors in shaping these outcomes. The findings have broader implications for understanding the global impact of COVID-19 on urban economies and can contribute to discussions surrounding economic recovery strategies in different regions.
