I agree with both Carrie and Elizabeth, but I also think that even though they are on top of Satan (rejected sin, found God, trying to get to paradise.) there is more than just being on top. There are "stairs" you must find, maybe realizing true faith and knowing God was there the whole time to help you and will continue to help.
Unfortunately, our book only includes a few sections of Dante's Inferno, so we will be using our books and online resources to explore the depths of his allegory.
Our goal is to collect remnants of the Inferno and your own comments and display them on this blog.
What are you supposed to do?
Use the virtual tour link to explore each section. Begin with the Dark Wood, then the Vestibule, and then the circles. Read the given information for each location. For each location, you should find something that you want to comment on or question.
An excellent comment has two characteristics: 1. It should include either a quote from the text (found either in your book or online) or a definition or researched fact that helps you understand the reading. 2. You must also include your thoughts or reaction to the remnant you use.
Once you make you comment, respond to someone else's.
Then move to the next section.
All in all, you should have at least 2 comments for each post.
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I think the stairs could be refferring to Beatrice or the staircase to paradice, by help from God.
I agree with Carrie. I think the staircase symbolizes the rejection of sin because they are climbing further and further away from hell.
I agree with both Carrie and Elizabeth, but I also think that even though they are on top of Satan (rejected sin, found God, trying to get to paradise.) there is more than just being on top. There are "stairs" you must find, maybe realizing true faith and knowing God was there the whole time to help you and will continue to help.
The stairs may be symbolic of the human journey through and away from sin.
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