Final answer:
The question references Dante Alighieri, but the provided texts do not contain information about Dante going to the middle of the streets, instead, they depict other characters and scenarios within the streets.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question seems to be referencing Dante Alighieri and his motivation to take to the streets as depicted in various literary texts. Specifically, in the context of Domenico di Michelino's painting, Dante holds 'The Divine Comedy' and gestures towards the narrative realms of his work. However, there is no explicit mention within the text provided that Dante goes to the middle of the streets. Instead, this painting represents Dante illustrating the realms of his epic poem with Florence displayed on the right symbolizing the mortal realm. Other texts provided hint at characters contemplating or facing dire situations within the streets, but these are not associated with Dante.