Canto I

Today, we are going to talk about the podcast you watched, and we will discuss Canto I.

Some important things in Canto I - "Dark Woods"; the three beasts: the leopard, lion, and she-wolf; and Virgil.  Also, you have allusions to Troy, Rome, and the journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. 

So, why Virgil?  Why is Virgil not allowed into Heaven? 

Here are two sites that will help us with this discussion:

An essay on the three beasts go HERE

And an overview of Canto I - go HERE

Homework: Cantos 2-4.  We will start these in class if we have time.