FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
DANTE
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The prophecy of imminent vengeance against his enemies
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The prophecy of his return to his beloved Florence
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The prophecy of Cangrande della Scala’s future exploits
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The prophecy of his glorious future to posterity
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Detailed explanation-1: -Somehow Dante believes that his exile can make his own story more tragic and therefore heroic, like that of a Greek hero. Dante’s exile gives him a wider perspective of mankind in general. He is able to meet a broader range of characters during his exile, rather than just the people of his class in Florence.
Detailed explanation-2: -Literary ambition seems to have been with Dante, born in 1265, from early in life when he wished to become a pharmacist.
Detailed explanation-3: -Allegorically, the poem represents the soul’s journey towards God, beginning with the recognition and rejection of sin (Inferno), followed by the penitent Christian life (Purgatorio), which is then followed by the soul’s ascent to God (Paradiso).
Detailed explanation-4: -Accused of corruption and financial wrongdoing, Dante was first exiled from Florence for two years in 1302 after he refused to pay a fine. Shortly thereafter he was banned for life and threatened with execution at the stake or beheading if he returned.