The concept of free will and its relation to God's Providence is closely linked with the themes of education and the salvation of the soul. Drawing on the works of Boethius and Thomas Aquinas, which significantly influence The Divine Comedy, Dante illustrates that God's Providence governs all events and spans all time. Since God views everything in an eternal present, He knows precisely what actions we will take and when we will take them. However, as explained by Dante’s great-great-grandfather, Cacciaguida, in Paradise, this divine foresight does not mean our actions are predetermined. We possess the freedom to make choices and must bear the responsibility for those decisions. Throughout the poem, Dante learns that his actions carry consequences and that he is ultimately accountable for them. This understanding is vital, as failing to recognize it can lead to eternal damnation, as demonstrated by those condemned to hell.