Question

Before Giovanni meets Beatrice, what does he see, or think he sees, that makes him fear her?

Answer 1

Beatrice, instead of fearing a profusion of purple blossoms, she embraces it. Regarding that, since she is like a flower herself, Giovanni becomes uneasy about her powers with a unique plant like that, but he is intrigued by Beatrice's beauty. 

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