The Divine Comedy · Character
Jacopo Rusticucci
Florentine sodomite encountered in the seventh circle of Hell.
minor
Also known as Rusticucci
First appearance: Canto XVI: The Three Florentines and the River of Blood
Jacopo Rusticucci shows up with force in Canto VI: The Third Circle – Cerberus and the Gluttonous. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Named by Dante among the worthy Florentines whose fate he inquires about; Ciacco confirms he is among the more severely damned.
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In Canto VI: The Third Circle – Cerberus and the Gluttonous: Named by Dante among the worthy Florentines whose fate he inquires about; Ciacco confirms he is among the more severely damned. Later, in Canto XVI: The…
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- Sinners and Historical Figures
- Heavenly Guides and Saints
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this canto, the dramatic climax occurs when Dante, having been emboldened to ask Virgil to teach him the na…
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- Canto VI: The Third Circle – Cerberus and the Gluttonous
- Canto XVI: The Three Florentines and the River of Blood
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