Francesca da Rimini

Francesca da Rimini is a tragic figure from Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy," particularly in the "Inferno" section. She is a woman punished in the second circle of Hell for committing adultery with her brother-in-law, Paolo Malatesta. Their love story is poignant and doomed; they were caught and killed by her husband. Francesca's tale explores themes of forbidden love, desire, and the consequences of one's choices. Her story highlights the human struggle with passion and the moral complexities of love, making it a powerful reflection within Dante's exploration of sin and redemption.