1. How does Dante Alighieri present his own life and soul within The Divine Comedy? You may address the question by exploring several sub-questions: What people or actions move Dante to sympathy, praise, frustration, contempt, or love? To what failings does he seem to be most vulnerable, and to what virtues does he seem most drawn? In conclusion, how does Dante’s presentation of his own life and soul reflect the ultimate purposes and aspirations of the poem?

What is the main idea of Dante’s Divine Comedy? Write an essay answering the question. Support your ideas with relevant arguments and examples. List 2-3 sources in the references.