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LXXXIX explained
A brief chapter noting that the applause and praise of the people do not reach or matter in hell.
What happens
A brief chapter noting that the applause and praise of the people do not reach or matter in hell.
Themes in this chapter
Hypocrisy and Corruption
The disconnect between public acclaim and the reality of damnation suggests a critique of worldly honors.
Key passages
“The people’s plaudits are unheard in hell.”
The applause of the masses has no significance or impact in the afterlife of hell.
Highlights the futility of seeking earthly fame or approval.