The sinners in the third circle are put in a icy rain by themselves so that it symbolizes the people being "cold-hearted" and "selfish" and the sinners in the fourth circle are people who were materialistic, greedy and cared more about their possessions that they owned than giving to other people who were in need. ... While Dante is in the second circle of Hell he comes across characters such as Helen who had the Trojan war fought over her because she was cheating on the King of Sparta with Paris from Troy, and Cleopatra who would charm men to get what she wanted. ...

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It is possible to recognize the prominent relationships between Beckett's characters through the majority of his works; be it dramatic works, prose or poetry. Throughout these forms he creates seemingly hopeless and impossible circumstances for his characters, this applies to all relationships not explicitly to marital ones. However, I feel that it is important to explore the hopelessness and futility that is initially presented by Beckett through his characters focusing solely on those whom according to society, should be in "love". To focus completely on the bond and lawful co...

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