Question

To which figures, who journeyed into the Underworld while still living, does Dante the Pilgrim compare himself? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

Aeneas

Explanation:

The options you were given are the following:

• Charon
• the Apostle Paul
• the Virgin Mary
• Aeneas

The Divine Comedy is a long Italian narrative poem written by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century. It is considered to be one of the greatest works of world literature. It consists of three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, each of which tells about Dante's travels through one realm: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise (Heaven).

In Hell, Dante encounters Virgil, who then leads him through Hell and Purgatory. He asks Virgil why he was chosen for this journey, comparing himself to Aeneas from Virgil's Aeneid and St. Peter, both of whom journeyed into the Underworld while still living. Dante claims that he's not nearly as great or heroic as these figures.

Based on this information, we can conclude that the correct answer is Aeneas.