Noteworthy Souls

Question 1

Paolo & Francesca

Answer 1

In circle of lust, remembered b/c Dante put them in here. Francesca’s point of view: blames all but herself, wants Dante’s pity. Courtly love’s connection to the worship of love. Francesca & her “god of love” are contrasted in Paradiso with Beatrice & God.

Question 2

Brunetto

Answer 2

One of the most sympathetic sinners, sort of teacher to Dante, wrote in vernacular, Dante’s praise (glossing & Fortune)

Question 3

Pope Nicholas lll

Answer 3

Falsely addresses Dante as Pope Boniface Vlll (Dante didn’t like Boniface) “Prophesy” of Pope Clement V (“lawless shepherd from the west”)

Question 4

Ulysses (Odysseus)

Answer 4

Iliad by Homer. Crave of world/discovery/knowledge is more important than family. Is he sympathetic? Yes: knowledge is good, passion. No: still seems proud, leaves family, is in hell.

Question 5

Ugolino

Answer 5

only concerned with his own suffering