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ExtremeBDS
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50 POINTS PLS HELP!!! Examine Dante’s decision to include classical and Biblical figures within the text of Inferno. How does th

e inclusion of these allusions serve the construction of meaning within the text? Your answer should be at least 250 words.
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Flura [7K]2 months ago
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<span>1) Dante integrates numerous references from the Bible and Vergil's 'The Aeneid' in both 'Inferno' and the broader context of the 'Divine Comedy.' The abundance of biblical references allows this narrative to be categorized as Biblical fiction, and the interpretation of Hell exemplifies this premise. Dante blends biblical and Vergilian elements to express his identity in a metaphorically sacred manner. </span>

2) Dante incorporated these allusions to convey a nuanced understanding of human evil, categorizing it into various realms. He delineated sins progressively according to their intricacies, illustrating humanity's tendency to quantify everything, even the transgressions that could lead one to Hell.

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