Circle of Hell #1 LIMBO Discussion Questions
1. As Dante and Virgil enter the gates. . .they come upon the uncommitted. Describe the scene.
pg 21, lines 45 "A whirling banner sped at such a rate. . . . .By wasps and flies, blood trickling down the face,"
2. How does this scene fit the uncommitted? Why is this punishment appropriate for them?
3. Who ferries them across the River Acheron? Why does hell need this ferryman?
Canto, 111pg.23 line82 "who had red wheels of flame about his eyes. But at his words the forlorn and naked souls were changing color, cursing the human race,"
4. As they enter the Circle 1, Limbo, what group of men do they talk to here? Why are they here? Who else resides in Limbo besides the uncommited or?
5. Why is Dante so fearful going through Hell?
6. What does Virgil say about why he is escorting Dante? Who came to visit him?
7. What angelic vision and goodness does Dante refer to and where did she come from?
8. Do you think that most men/women lose their way sometime in life? Why or why not? Is this a mid-life crisis?
9. As this book opens in Limbo, speculate - What is Dante's intent in writing this book?
* Example of secret question: Why is Charon complaining at the end of Canto III, at the presence of Dante? There will be this question and perhaps a secret, secret question for the competition.
*Quiz extra credit question: What is the capital city in the Mahabharata?
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