What purpose do the punishments serve for the souls in The Purgatorio?

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They stop the souls from regaining hope.They block the souls from starting their journey to redemption.They help the souls cleanse themselves of their sins.They serve as a reminder that the souls are condemned to hell.

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In The Purgatorio, the punishments are designed to help souls atone for their sins by purifying them, enabling their eventual ascent to salvation.