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Analyzing Canto XIII of 'Inferno' by Dante Alighieri

souls of "the violent against themselves" (1194). To arrive at their destination, Dante and Virgil must travel across a "river of...

Journeys and Their Philosophical Meaning in 'Inferno' by Dante Alighieri and 'The Odyssey' by Homer

student who is writing about this topic should consider the ways in which the each author develops the philosophical journey of ea...

Father's Joy and Irritation in 'Inferno' by Dante

the skills he needs to continue with his journey, much like an infant does not have the skills they need to survive alone. Thus, i...

Divine Justice and Fate Reflected in The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio and Inferno by Dante Alighieri

poem makes it clear that the human soul can only enjoy a happy eternity by pledging complete faith and allegiance in God, Boccacci...

Dante Alighieri's Inferno Canto X

who retained power in Florence under Frederick II decided to expand their society, incorporating the merchant or middle class, kno...

Political Reflections in 'The Inferno' and Divine Comedy of Dante

the Renaissance was actually a period in which practically every aspect of European life from art to religion would experience a r...

Canto 3 of 'Inferno' by Dante

Dante used the framework of the poem to convey his ideas concerning religion and morality. An overview of Canto III and its level...

'Inferno' by Dante Alighieri

is in line with Christian ideology. In Dantes interpretation of events, Hell is reserved for the pagans, again a tribute...

Logos in Canto VII, Circle 5 to 7 of Inferno by Dante Alighieri

go to those government officials who have accepted bribes, or religious leaders who had aspired to political power. According to D...

'Inferno' by Dante Alighieri and Gender

involving gender or related themes like romance and marriage. Yet, sex and love are highlights in the Inferno. Dante also writes o...

Hell and Satan in 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton and 'Inferno' by Dante Alighieri

sins and sinners are tortured for eternity. In all honesty, each level seems horrible with no descending level becoming any more f...

Dante Alighieri's Inferno and Medieval Cities

and Hollander 161). Dante comments to Virgil that the mosques inside the city can clearly be seen. The translators also comment th...

Dante, the Inferno, and the Question of Gender

human existence that it informs all aspects of society. This paper considers the way Dante portrays gender concepts of masculinity...

“Relinquish All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here”

the Dark Ages, 2005). Most of the learning that took place was dedicated to organizing knowledge about the past; there was no atte...

Significance of Vernacular in "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer and "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri

Comedy." His Italian allegory depicts the Christian hereafter that is subdivided into cantos of Inferno (hell), Purgatorio (purga...

Various Approaches to Love in Literature

This essay presents an overview of how love is used thematic in various texts, which includes Dante's Divine Comedy, Chaucer's Can...

The Influence of Ancient Literature on Dante's Writing

under them split asunder; and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the men that belonge...

Medieval Times and Attitudes About Women

the man is Ywain she is happy and tells him, "she ought not refuse to take as lord a good knight and the son of a king" which is s...

Literature and the West's Medieval and Renaissance Cultures

Dantes (1999) Florentine origin, one first must ascertain the reasons why people are drawn to his work. Is it that poems are enjo...

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri and Guides

In five pages this report examines the various guides throughout Dante's 'Divine Comedy' and how they force the readers to conside...

Medieval Civilization and Christianity

In six pages Dante's 'Divine Comedy,' 'Beowulf,' 'Song of Roland,' and Augustine's 'Confessions' are examined in terms of gaining ...

Chaucer's Alter-Ego in the House of Fame.

An observational essay dealing with the protagonist of Chaucer's House of Fame, Geffrey. The author asserts that the work is a pa...

Dante the Poet and Author in The Divine Comedy Part I

In five pages this paper discusses the author Dante Alighieri and his fictional alter ego Dante the poet in his epic in terms of t...

Religion and Romance in John Donne's Poetry

In six pages this report discusses how religion manifests itself in John Donne's love poetry with the soul's passions and spiritua...

'Supplication for Souls' and Sir Thomas More

In ten pages this research paper examines More's 'Supplication for Souls' and how it refutes the 'Supplication for the Beggars' by...

Soul Resurrection of Edna Pontellier in The Awakening by Kate Chopin

In six pages this paper discusses the author's creation of the 'Other' soul as a way of expressing Creole political issues and how...

Threat of Chastity in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Measure for Measure

In twelve pages a discussion of whether or not Shakespeare represented chastity as threatening in these works concludes the chasti...

Immortal Soul in Phaedo by Plato

In two pages this paper considers how Socrates presents the soul's immortality in Phaedo by Plato. There are no other sources lis...

The Soul According to Plato and Aristotle

inseparable from its body, or at any rate that certain parts of it are" (Aristotle "On the Soul" 21). Aristotles view of the soul...

Comparing Two Early Greek Philosophers with Plato

The ancient Greek arche concept is compared with Plato's soul concept in an argument that contends Plato's conflict resolution of ...