Inferno DQ
...s. As with many of his other classical and mythological appropriations, Dante's inclusion of Virgil in his poem denotes both an acknowledgment and appreciation of classical tradition and, to some degree, a form of bragging on Dante's part: for while he respects Virgil enough to include him in his work, he also suggests that his poem subsumes Virgil entirely. · Virgil's pagan approach to Hades, in comparison to Dante's Christian views. · The reason for Dante's placement of Virgil and other famous philosophers/ Biblical figures in Hell · Many pieces of Dante's work can be interpreted as nearly identical quotations from Virgil, as well as other's, such as Plato, Aristotle, or Milton. · The role of the Sibyl in The Aeneid compared with Virgil's role in The Divine Comedy (also their personalities). · The role of Dido in both stories. · The result of the varied cultures of the two poets on their works (approximately 1300 years separate the two works). Lo...