![]() Inferno is widely considered by scholars to be the greatest medieval poem written in vernacular language. Literary Significanceĭante’s The Divine Comedy is considered to be a landmark in European literature. For example, the punishments of the condemned symbolizes their sins on Earth.Ĭlimax: Dante’s encounter with Lucifer. Major Symbols: The entire poem is allegorical, so every aspect serves as a symbol. Mostly, the Cantos align with where the characters are in their journey through Hell. Plot: The story is told in Cantos-sections of the poem. He is met by the poet Virgil, who offers to be his guide.Ĭonflict: Dante attempts to find his way to God, to Heaven, to Beatrice, but obstacles in Hell hinder his journey. ![]() Motifs: Political arguments allusions to classical literature cities fame and prestige in human lifeĮxposition: Dante is wandering a dark forest by himself, alone and afraid. ![]() Major Thematic Elements: The perfection of God’s justice evil juxtaposed to God’s grace storytelling as a vehicle for immortality ![]()
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