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A 5 page paper which examines
how Virgil is often frustrated and irritated with Dante as he attempts to teach him and
guide him, much like a father teaches and guides a child. The paper discusses this level of
irritation with Dante's mistakes, as well as discusses Virgil's pleasure with the successes
and understandings that Dante achieves. No additional sources cited.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAinferno2.doc
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enlightenment of sorts. This man is Dante, and he is seeking answers and truth. His guide, for much of the way, is Virgil. Virgil is, in many ways, a father
to Dante, guiding him, teaching him, protecting him, and then letting him move on, to face the answers and life on his own. Throughout the classic tale we find many
instances wherein Virgil becomes impatient or angry with Dante, as he makes many mistakes and errors of judgment. As a father figure of sorts, Virgil is the appropriate guide as
he responds to Dantes mistakes, which are necessary for the development of Dante. We also witness times when Dante shows an understanding, whereby Virgil is satisfied and joyed at the
success of Dante, much like a father. Bearing these conditions in mind, we present the following paper which addresses Virgil, predominantly as a guide and as a father figure, discussing
his clear irritation as well as his joy at the actions of Dante. Childhood to Adulthood In the first Canto we see a simple and symbolic illustration of
Dante as a child, for he is in a land he knows nothing of, is lost, and very frightened. He does not have the skills he needs to continue with
his journey, much like an infant does not have the skills they need to survive alone. Thus, in a symbolic representation of characterization, we see Dante as a young child,
or infant, and then see Virgil as a guide, a father, that promises to take care of Dante and help him achieve manhood. Interestingly enough, something we see in the
very first Canto which clearly symbolizes the father/child relationship comes in the form of Virgils desire and ability to help, but only to a certain point. He wishes to see
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