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25 February, 20:23

Read the following excerpt from Canto XXI of Dante's Inferno, in which Dante and Virgil encounter the demons, and then view Gustave Doré's illustration of this scene.

I panicked that they might not keep their pact. Just so, I once saw soldiers fill with panic, As they filed from Caprona with safe conduct, Seeing themselves surrounded by their foes. With my whole body I pressed against my guide And not for a moment would I take my eyes From their looks that boded me no good."The Vision of Hell" by Gustave DoréWhich aspect of Doré's illustration most clearly differs from Dante's text?

A. Dante appears more steadfast than panicked.

B. Both Dante and Virgil are frightened by the demons' taunts.

C. The demons are holding pitchforks rather than swords.

D. Dante stands behind Virgil, pressing into him.

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  1. 25 February, 20:42
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    I don't have those options does anyone else have the other options?
  2. 25 February, 20:52
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    "Dante's Inferno" is actually a poem that was written by Dante Alighieri and based on the excerpt above, taken from this poem specifically in the part of Canto XXI, the aspect of the illustration of Dore that would most clearly differ from Dante's is that Dante seems more steadfast than panicked. The answer is option A.
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