For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. Because dante chose to present his fictional poem as a record of events that actually happened to him, a wide gulf between dante the poet and dante the character pervades the poem. Dantes inferno by dante alighieri meet your next favorite book. Allegorically, dantes story represents not only his own life but also what dante the poet perceived to be. Need help on characters in dante alighieris inferno. The number following each name refers to the canto in which the character first appears. Virgil is an ancient roman poet who guides dante through the circles of hell. This journey leads through hell, where dante witnesses souls being punished for all types of sins. Beatrice asks virgil to find dante and guide him on his way. A major poet of the middle ages, dante is considered the father of italian language and is best known for his epic poem the divine comedy, in which he chronicles a.
The inferno is the first of three parts of dantes epic poem, the divine comedy, which depicts an imaginary journey through hell, purgatory, and paradise. Dante alighieris epic poem inferno, the first part of dantes divine comedy, is the classic italian book about the nine circles of hell. Dante alighieri and virgil, noting that the only character besides dante to appear all the way through inferno. In dantes inferno, dante is the central character who embarks on a spiritual quest. Dante looks for his relative, geri del bello, in the ninth trench of the eighth circle of hell. Dantes inferno character list inferno character analysis. This epic poem follows the character dante alighieri and is narrated by him as well. The main characters in inferno are dante, virgil, beatrice, and lucifer.
Photograph your local culture, help wikipedia and win. Great examples and literary analysis of the use of characters in alighieri dantes inferno. Although he doesnt see him, virgil tells him that geri saw dante and looked angry, probably reasons dante because his death has gone unavenged on earth. He presents the poem as a true, autobiographical recollection of his. The character who is halfway through life 35 years old when he realizes he s been living a life of sin. Dantes inferno moral lessons from hell raymond angelo. The historical beatrice married another man and died long before the inferno was written, but the fictional one is a blessed spirit in heaven, who watches over dante. Because the hero of the inferno is also the writer, we have to look at both aspects. A faithful yet totally original contemporary spin on a classic, dante s inferno as interpreted by acclaimed artist sandow birk and writer marcus sanders is a journey through a hell that bears an eerie semblance to our own world. Dante, the epics central character, embarks on a spiritual quest after erring in life. Specific information about individual characters can be found. It is important to differentiate between the character dante and the poet dante. Character list learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
The inferno community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Course summary take a look at this online literature study guide course to improve your understanding of dante s inferno. Dantes inferno the divine comedy, volume 1, hell, book by. In dantes poem, he is a noble, virtuous pagan who guides dante through hell, often. Calvacanti, cavalcante dei 10 father of the poet guido who is dantes friend. The inferno tells the journey of dante through hell, guided by the ancient roman poet virgil. Just look at birks panel for canto iii, the moment when the poet virgil guides dante through the gates of hell.
Dantes inferno is written by dante alighieri, an italian poet in the early 14th century. The story begins with the narrator who is the poet himself being lost in a dark wood where he is attacked by three beasts which he cannot escape. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office. He was born in 1265 in florence, the city of renaissance and art, and raised roman catholic. This list features the characters in the dantes inferno video game, film, comic book series, and toy line, loosely based on the inferno of dante alighieris divine comedy. The different characters of dante and dantes inferno bartleby. Dante is the main character of the book dantes inferno. Contentsshow character depictions in the poem sparknotes identifies two main characters in the poem. Dec 04, 2017 dantes inferno summary in under five minutes. Dante is the protagonist and narrator of the inferno. Dante the author appears in his own book as the protagonist. Inferno is a fourteenthcentury epic poem by dante alighieri in which the poet and pilgrim dante embarks on a spiritual journey at the poems beginning, dante is lost.
Inferno study guide contains a biography of dante alighieri, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. These bitesized lessons and quizzes are designed to help students who. Characters who appear in the video game dantes inferno. Dantes poetic genius partly resides in his many ingenious inventions for the shape and character of hell. Contentsshow central characters dante alighieri beatrice lucifer saint lucia major characters virgil avenger slave girl king richard saladin minor characters bishop gabriel god antaeus ephialtes nimrod bosses see bosses of inferno for a broad scope of information about this group of characters. This page lists the characters encountered while playing dante s inferno. In sum, this work takes dantes avowed major purpose seriously and highlights the philosophical and moral underpinnings of his mission. Mary jo bang s translation of the inferno is a modern dolce stil novowith allusions to contemporary poems and pop culture, it situates the medieval concerns of dante s characters, both human and infernal, in a thoroughly presentday style.
See the damned for a broad scope of information regarding this group of lost souls. This colors his character with a calm despair which is not seen in the fiery florentine. Virgil is a strong and competent guide but needs divine intervention to complete the journey safely. Inferno by dante alighieri describes a journey into the underworld, undertaken by dante himself. Dantes inferno is one of the most notable pieces of work within the western literary canon. Italian for hell is the first part of italian writer dante alighieri s 14thcentury epic poem divine comedy. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Dantes idealized beloved, beatrice, appears very little in the inferno. Dantes inferno character list inferno character analysis writing. Dantes inferno thug notes summary and analysis youtube. Character list cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. The main characters dante the author appears in his own book as the protagonist.
Birks virgil resembles the caped figure familiar from dores edition, but here hes leading dante past an overturned car into a littered, ominous underground garage. He is the only living person in the inferno, as he is allowed to enter, unharmed, the gates of hell and witness the suffering that awaits sinners. Contentsshow characters main protagonists dante alighieri the games primary protagonist and a far cry from the actual figure, dante is depicted as a templar knight of the third crusade. He is the only living person in the inferno, as he is allowed to enter. Although virgils official job title is a guide for dante does he hold a little flag up. Dantes inferno is a hollow cone shaped by the displaced territory after lucifers expulsion from heaven and fall to earth. This book is concerned mainly with the moral lessons exemplified by the pilgrims encounters with four of the more vivid characters in dantes hell. Because the hero of the inferno is also the writer, we have to look at both aspects of. Buy the paperback book dantes inferno the divine comedy, volume 1, hell by dante alighieri at indigo. The protagonist of the divine comedy and its author. One of the blessed in heaven, beatrice aids dantes journey by asking an.
Dante, the character, has lost his way in life and is rescued by the poet virgil who leads him on a journey to enlightenment. The wiki is dedicated to collecting all information related to the franchise, such as gameplay, characters, bosses, creatures, circles of hell, locations and more. It s one of the first works written in italian rather than latin, and part of the. Virgil a guide, role model, and parentlike figure to dante both as a poet and as a pilgrim. Inferno is the first part of italian poet dante alighieris narrative poem. Characters in inferno with examples and analysis literary devices. Dantes inferno study guide course online video lessons. Drawing from dantes dark epic poem, langdon races to find answers and decide whom to trust. Inferno, dante alighieri the divine comedy is a long narrative poem by dante alighieri, begun c. It was number one on the new york times best seller list for hardcover fiction and combined print. Dante s inferno wiki is a comprehensive database focusing on the dante s inferno video game. This article discusses the identity of the characters and their significance in dantes inferno. It is situated under jerusalem and consists of nine concentric circles that grow ever smaller and house more.
The inferno quotes below are all either spoken by dante or refer to dante. The divine comedy is the allegorical record of dantes quest to overcome sin and find gods love. Against this backdrop, langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways, and futuristic science. He begins his journey on the night before good friday in 0 at the age of 35, which is one half of mans biblical life span of 70 years. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of dantes inferno by dante alighieri. For instance, dante the poet often portrays dante the. He is the only living person in the inferno, as he is allowed to enter, unharmed, the gates. On one occasion he betrayed the guelphs and caused their defeat. His father constantly berated him when he was growing up and actually drove his mother to suicide, after which dear ol dad. Dante is the hero, who loses his way in the dark woods and journeys to nine regions arranged around the wall of a huge funnel in nine concentric circles representing hell. Feb 02, 2010 ea made an interesting move by deciding to release a new edition of dante s inferno that includes a section of color plates pairing art assets from the video game with classic images from auguste. The main characters in inferno are dante, virgil, beatrice, and lucifer dante, the epics central character, embarks on a spiritual quest after erring in life.
She is the one who sends virgil to lead him to safety. He is guided through hell by the soul of the roman poet virgil, one of the great poets, whom dante seeks to emulate. The book was published on may 14, 20, ten years after publication of the da vinci code 2003, by doubleday. According to christianity, lucifer fell from heaven because of the sin of pride.