Dec 23, 2009

Dante's Inferno | Suggested Essay Topics

Canto I
1. Dante uses several symbols for sin and righteousness in Canto I. What are the representations? Which do you think is the most effective and why?

2. Compare and contrast the sins of youth, adulthood, and age.

Canto II
1. Dante compares himself to others who visited the world of Hades. Who were these persons and why did they make the journey? How would their journeys have affected Dante’s confidence in his completing the upcoming journey?

2. What kinds of love are evident in Canto II? Explain your...