I think the way the pouches are separated out is a great idea. It shows all of the punishments, and judgements can be made based off how fair these punishments are. The contra passo is extremely arguable based on the sin done by the sinner. For example, the Hypocrites are punished in the inferno by wearing capes and masks and having to wear massive amounts of lead that weighs them down. I think this punishment makes sense because someone who is a hypocrite most likely second guesses themselves leaving them with a leftover weight on their shoulder. In The 8th circle, fourth pouch, the Divinist's or those who look into the future are punished by having to walk in a straight line forever with their heads turned around facing behind them. I also think this punishment makes sense because instead of looking into the future and focusing on now, they are forced to look behind them, or whats in the past. Doing this while increase the chance that they wont attempt to do this again. The punishment may make sense, but I dont think it is fair because there is no need to punishment someone who is simply trying to predict the future. In my opinion this isnt a sin, and therefore shoud not be punished for.
Overall I like the way that punishments and sins were divided up. It shows that even though this was a long time ago, Dante did a pretty good job at organizing the sins, and covering a wide range of them as well. I am impressed with the way he portrayed this with great imagery, which is why this story has been passed through many generations, and still lives on today
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