Why is virgil in hell

SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Why did Dante write the Inferno? Who is Virgil? Who is in charge of Hell? Characters Virgil. However, after living for over fifty years, Virgil died about 19 years before the birth of Jesus Christ.

Virgil also said that even though he died many years before the birth of Christ, he foretold Jesus' coming in his Virgil's works. Virgil died shortly before the birth of Christ and was never baptized. But, because he led a good life on Earth, Virgil was given a place among the virtuous pagans in the Hall of Kings within the circle of Limbo.

Virgil found himself being called by a beautiful woman , asking him to help a friend that she feared went astray, and in exchange for that, she would praise him to God. She told him that appearing at the Gates of Hell , Virgil met the Crusader Knight named Dante where he offered to guide him throughout the circles of Hell.

Virgil displays all of the noble virtues attributed to the perfect Roman. He represents reason and wisdom, making him the perfect guide. As the journey progresses, his treatment of Dante changes, depending on the situation.

Often and most importantly, Virgil is very protective of Dante. At times, he reprimands Dante for his sympathy, reminding Dante that these dammed souls are here for punishment, and that their punishment is the design of a larger plan dictated by God.

Virgil is very careful to explain patiently all of the functions of Hell and its various structures.