dante's infernp

Question 1

Why was Dante exiled while away from Florence in 1302?

Answer 1

Political coup

Question 2

According to Dante what determines one’s experiences in hell?

Answer 2

Choices

Question 3

What do the sinners act as for Dante?

Answer 3

A mirror

Question 4

Who does dante see in the fifth circle of hell (in the River Styx)?

Answer 4

A political enemy

Question 5

In order to have a chance at redemption what must Dante do?

Answer 5

Face his dark side

Question 6

What do the ice and cold at the center of hell represent?

Answer 6

hate

Question 7

What do the three raging beasts symbolize?

Answer 7

Sin

Question 8

What was Charon’s job in hell?

Answer 8

To put sinners on boat (ferryman)

Question 9

Know what happened in each Canto

Answer 9

Canto 1 is the intro, Canto 3 is when they meet Charon and first level of hell and people chasing banner and Canto 5 is where they meet the lustful

Question 10

What does the Sun represent in the Inferno?

Answer 10

Wisdom and power

Question 11

Theme of Canto 1

Answer 11

Sins are only overcome by following long and difficult path

Question 12

Theme of Canto 3

Answer 12

Punishment is the inascapable result of sin