The Corporate Inferno

A Sublime Tragedy

Subject: Philosophy, Business Ethics, Capitalism, Success

By Victor Antonio

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Chapter 4

Charon, The Ferryman

 

I glanced back over at my guide and noticed that his face was pale.  This scared me.  If he was afraid of what laid at the bottom of this abyss it must be horrifying. 

            “We are about to enter into the pitted depth of pain and suffering.  Aside from the human horror that you will see, you will come to understand the depth of mankind’s depravity.  My hesitation is not from fear, but I am reminded of images I will see again and my heart screams with pity and remorse at having to endure this once more.”

            “What is this place called?”  I asked.

           “We are entering the first circle which the living refer to as Limbo.  You will see those whose ambivalence towards progress has brought them here.”

            Arand looked away for a second and then continued, “Also, remember that you are among the dead and they cannot be helped.  The invisible hand has ordained their punishment and no one may save them.  You cannot change their fate or question their sentence.  It is this futility that will mock your sense of compassion and decency on this dark night.”

            I didn’t know how to respond to his words.  I only know the place didn’t sound pleasant.  Arand turned towards the abyss and walked along the pathway that spiraled down the right side.  The path was narrow and rocky and I had to watch my step as I could feel the rocks loosening beneath my feet.  I followed Arand closely, beginning our descent into the abyss.  I could hear the sounds of wailing and crying coming from the pit. 

 

 

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Table of Content     

Chapter 1                     Between Life and Death

Chapter 2                     The Dark Woods

Chapter 3                     Abandon All Hope

Chapter 4                     Charon, The Ferryman

Chapter 5                     Judgment

Chapter 6                     Usurpers

Chapter 7                     Prodigals and Misers

Chapter 8                     The Styx

Chapter 9                     The Messenger

Chapter 10                    The City of Dis

Chapter 11                    The Boling River

Chapter 12                    The Harpies

Chapter 13                    The Barber Palnudla

Chapter 14                    The Final Circle

Chapter 15                    The Seducers

Chapter 16                    The Flatterers  

Chapter 17                    The Simoniacs

Chapter 18                    Grafters & Barraters

Chapter 19                    The Hypocrites

Chapter 20                    Immolators

Chapter 21                    Levelers

Chapter 22                    Sowers of Discord

Chapter 23                    Falsifiers

Chapter 24                    Hell’s Center

Chapter 25                    Opus Contra Naturum

Chapter 26                    Opus Contra Libertas

Chapter 27                    Opus Contra Homines

Chapter 28                    The Next Day

Chapter 29                    The Package

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