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first, the only one set on Earth, Dante hints at his idea of love in his description of the
greyhound, which can be read as a symbol for Jesus. The greyhound shall not feed on either
earth or pelf, But upon wisdom, and on love and virtue. In this way, the greyhound/Jesus
character embodies agape love, or a divine, selfless love that is concerned with the wellbeing
of others. Virgil, Dantes guide through Hell, demonstrates this sacrificial love toward Dante,
so it seems that Dante (the poet) privileged this type of love above all other forms. Virgil
expertly guides Dante...
Saturday, September 1, 2018
What is Dante's ideas of love? Thank You.
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