Monday, February 27, 2017

Dante's Inferno

How does God show grace to Dante in a way that is “tailored” to the pilgrim’s needs?

God shows grace to Dante in a way that is tailored to his needs first of all in that he gives Dante courage to take on his journey. He says on page 15 "whose favor, could send me forth on such a voyage? I am no Aeneas or Paul..." this shows that Dante feels inferior to the task, but God gives him comfort and strength. God also tailors his grace to Dante's need in that he gives him strength through the words of Virgil. Virgil talks him through it and gives him courage which is what Dante needs, and it is coming from a person he respects.

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