are very similar. It is that one has a defining sin and is sent to eternally experience that sin. Therein lies my understanding of Pilate's fate, and even of M&M's fates, though, in their cases, their defining act isn't necessarily sin. Such an "eternal home" does not appear hellish (unless they do not want to eternally be concerned with writing the story of Pilate, and that may be the case). So where they go resembles some of the upper levels of Dante's hell, such as that of the virtuous pagans. And Woland determines fate in Bulgakov's Moscow. Why is that....
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Margarita could be considered a virtuous pagan. Non-virtuous pagans don't have mercy - she does.
ReplyDeleteHmm, it seems as though there is an odd sort of redemption too though. It's almost as though after enough suffering one earns peace. If I understood correctly, even Pilate eventually receives mercy and peace. I wonder why?
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