Tag Archives: Dante’s Purgatory

Canto 33: Forest of Eden — Purgation Completed What does Dante learn from the two spectacular pageants that he has just seen? One of the important things that occur with Dante’s viewing of the two spectacular pageants is that his … Continue reading →

Canto 32: Forest of Eden — Pageant of Church History What is going to happen to Dante in the future? Dante is being shown sights as a living man that few living men ever see. In fact, he is blinded … Continue reading →

Canto 31: Forest of Eden — Lethe How does Dante react to the harsh accusations Beatrice made in Canto 30? Beatrice wants something from Dante. He must confess that he has erred: “O thou who art beyond the sacred river,” … Continue reading →

Canto 30: Forest of Eden — Entrance of Beatrice and Exit of Virgil) What is the purpose of the spectacular pageant that Dante the Pilgrim sees in Canto 29? In Canto 30, we find out the purpose of the spectacular … Continue reading →

Canto 28: Forest of Eden — Matelda Dante is now getting ready for his visit to Paradise, so we should expect a lot of changes. Dante has now spent three days in Purgatory and is now beginning his fourth day. … Continue reading →

Canto 26: Seventh Ledge — Lust (Guido Guinizelli and Arnaut Daniel) What does Dante see on the 7th ledge? Dante must walk a narrow path here. On one side of him are flames, and on the other side of him … Continue reading →

Canto 25: Seventh Ledge — Lust (Body-Soul Relationship) How does Statius explain the relationship of the body and the soul? The penitents whom Dante sees are emaciated, which surprises him because the souls have no body. Statius explains the relationship … Continue reading →