Question

Virgil is an appropriate guide for Dante at the beginning of the Divine Comedy because he _____. Select all that apply.

A)is a pagan
B)is Dante's mentor
C)knows the way to Paradise
D)describes Hell in The Aeneid

Answer 1

Question: Virgil is an appropriate guide for Dante at the beginning of the Divine Comedy because he _____. Select all that apply.

I think your answer would be,

• A. Is a Pagan.

Answer 2

A, B, and D

Step-by-step explanation:

Virgil is an appropriate guide to Dante at the beginning of the Divine Comedy because he is a pagan, and also describes Hell (the Underworld) in the Aeneid. Dante calls him his master, nevertheless Virgil is not able to guide Dante to heaven, because he is a pagan, and is not allowed entrance. So, virgil guides Dante throught the darkness of hell, but not beyond that.