Hell: Cantos XXV - XXVIII
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This month we’ll look at cantos 25 - 29, with emphasis on Ulysses and Muhammed. These cantos are pretty meaty; major characters include Ulysses, Muhammad, Bertran de Born, and, indirectly, Boniface VIII.
What is the sin of the evil counsellors?
How do the sinners of canto 27 differ from those of canto 26?
What is the significance of the appearance of Guido da Montefeltro?
How does Dante step up his attack on the Church?
What is the impact of Bertran de Born?
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