2. Canto I In the middle of the journey of his life, Dante finds himself lost in a dark wood, and he cannot find the straight path. Inferno, Canto 1: Dante in the dusky wood

3. Character Descriptions 1. Dante: A 35 year old man, spiritually lost and wandering in a dark wood. A guide is sent to him and he embarks on a spiritual journey to learn the true nature of sin. 2. Virgil: A “Shade” residing in the Limbo section of Hell, also know as the first circle. Virgil was a poet, much admired by Dante, and the perfect guide for Dante’s journey. He is said to represent human reason and wisdom. Inferno, Canto 1: The panther at the beginning of the ascent

4. Lost in a wood, Dante meets: 1. She Leopard: the symbol of lust or excessive passion. 2. Lion: represents pride and violence. 3. She Wolf: is the symbol of fraud and betrayal. Inferno, Canto 1: The lion suddenly confronts Dante

5. Summary: Dante, astray in a wood, reaches the foot of a hill which he begins to ascend; he is hindered by three beasts; he turns back and is met by Virgil, who proposes to guide him into the eternal world. Inferno, Canto 1: The she-wolf appears

6. Inferno, Canto 1: Virgil and Dante begin their journey 100 200 300

7. What day is it?      

8.  Christmas Day  The Night Before Good Friday  Easter

9. What day is it?  Christmas Day  The Night Before Good Friday  Easter

10. What blocked Dante’s Path?      

11.  Leopard, Lion, and She-WolfLeopard, Lion, and She-Wolf  Charon  Medusa

12. What blocked Dante’s Path?  Leopard, Lion, and She-WolfLeopard, Lion, and She-Wolf  Charon  Medusa

13. Who does Dante follow through the circles of Hell?      

14.  Beatrice  Aeneas  Virgil Virgil

15. Who does Dante follow through the circles of Hell?  Beatrice  Aeneas  Virgil Virgil

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