Dante's Inferno Review

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What do the stinging wasps and hornets in Canto 3 symbolize?

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Guilt

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According to Dante's moral reasoning in Inferno, one's experiences in the afterlife are based upon one's ____________ while on earth.

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Choices

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The deepest ring of Hell is covered in ...

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Ice

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Which repeated image or motif symbolizes eternity?

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Circles

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What do the loud, swirling winds in Canto 5 symbolize?

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Passion

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What is the significance of the number three in Dante's Inferno?

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It symbolizes the Holy Trinity and is a recurring motif throughout the work.

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What does the term 'contrapasso' mean in the context of Dante's Inferno?

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It refers to the principle of 'poetic justice' where the punishment fits the sin.

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How does Dante's Inferno reflect the moral and ethical beliefs of the Middle Ages?

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It illustrates the belief in divine justice and the consequences of one's earthly actions.

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What role does Virgil play in Dante's journey through Hell?

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Virgil serves as Dante's guide, representing reason and wisdom.

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What is the significance of the dark wood in the opening of Dante's Inferno?

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It symbolizes confusion and sin, representing Dante's lost state.