In this lecture, we consider (1) the imaginative examples of wrath in Terrace III of Purgatory, (2) the nature of rational vs. natural love, and (c) the Moral structure of Purgatory and Dante's second dream of a witch/siren!

Dante's Purgatorio: Cantos 16-21 Pt. 1

We are always surrounded by stories: movies, TV shows, plays, games, video games, books and even advertisements. So, why do humans tell stories, and what function do stories serve? Our goal is to unravel the fundamental structure of narratives old and new and to untangle what their connection to human consciousness is.

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Dante's Purgatorio: Cantos 16-21 Pt. 1

Dante's Purgatorio: Cantos 16-21 Pt. 1