Hi girls, I will let you in on a secret... Much, if not everything, about The Inferno is already on the internet. Let's "stand on the shoulder of giants" and explore what experts have studied for centuries. Check out this website: Dante Worlds You may use this as a resource for your report and student-led discussions. It's pretty comprehensive. Good luck for the reporting

Dante`s chapters seem to be getting longer and more complex, in my opinion at least. I had to reread almost all the notes for these 6 cantos. Nevertheless, he does not fail to keep me afraid of the torment in Hell. In Cantos 7-11, Dante and Virgil, together with the Poets, are descending to the Lower Hell. As they continue on, they encounter problems such as facing the Rebellious Angels

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After reading the chapters required, I grew horrified with the banished angels. Picturing them in my mind is just really scary and pitiful at the same time. It was scary or rather horrifying because they still posses that divine power which was given to them by God and which also adds to their ‘mean aura’. At the same time, I felt pitiful because they were made for such grater things. Pride led

Waaaaaaaah... Reading The Inferno late in the night definitely isn't a good idea. :| And it doesn't help that my cats are becoming noisy and rowdy. It's so quiet and suddenly, they make loud noises since they're playing... Their noise is so surprising!!! Waaaahhhh! They make me jump in shock, especially that I'm reading The Inferno. :| ... The Inferno + noisy cats = not a good combination. ==

"We built Dis city! We built Dis city on pain and woe!" You are listening to 66.6 Hell FM, coming to you live from the ninth circle! That right there is the jingle that plays around Hell on the loud speakers. (You know like the one in SM.) Kidding aside, let's get to the point. Reading about the first few circles, I remember finding the punishments so vile and agonizing that I didn't even want to

Not only does Virgil guide Dante, he also appears to protect him from the dangers of the of hell and explain to Dante the workings of hell and to some degree heaven as well. At first, it seemed to me as if Virgil were a figure of authority or dignity in spite of him residing in limbo. Nevertheless it was proved when he failed to enter a gate of hell that he did not have power over its demons. It

 As we leave the Upper Circles of Hell and enter into Dis, the capital of Hell, the cantos become a bit more difficult to read. Regardless, the adventure continues!  Slowly, as I read the Inferno, one of my favorite characters would probably Virgil. He seems so wise and so compassionate towards Dante. I pity him for being placed in the first circle, just because he did not know how to worship

In cantos 1-6, it made me wonder how these circles were still considered in the good side of hell. I mean, these were already horrifying, what more in the other circles. I cantos 7-11, they entered the forth until the seventh circle. And in the fourth circle, the ones who were here were the ones who guarded and wasted their money on earth. In the fifth circle, these were the ones who were wrathful.

I have immense respect for Dante--having to go through all that, all those horrors in hell, all the horrible creatures. Really, if it were me who were offered that chance to go to hell, I would downright refuse. I want to go to heaven, not hell! So don't ever take me there. Upon reading Canto 7 until Canto 11, I can safely conclude that, yes, I definitely don't want to go there. Hopelessness

The level off hopelessness in Inferno was already gone for me in canto 6. After reading canto 7-11, I got scared for each punishment ready for the sinners. Being someone who is not a fan of horror movies, exploring through each circle gave me the chills. If I imagine my self being in there, I would only see myself crying and begging for release. However, I found the punishments in the lower circles

I honestly didn't know what to expect next in Cantos 7-11. After all, the first six did not really leave much room for a back story that could add more plot to the poem. When I was reading Canto 7, I felt bored. The Canto didn't really seem all that interesting to me and it wasn't very graphic either. After reading that, I thought that maybe the whole book would be like this-- just Dante describing

Inferno is getting worse. Between each circles, there are short stories that make the story   smoother. I like the happening in the gate of circle 6. As you can see, Virgil was embarrassed for the first time since he went to the hell. Actually, It was funny to see Virgil and Dante in that trouble. I didn't worry about them because I already knew that there are still more Cantos remained. As I

Dante continues his journey through Hell and it definitely gets worse in every circle he enters. For instance, the fallen angels forbade Dante and Virgil to enter circle six. It makes everything more complicated that I somewhat felt hopeless while reading this part.Well, Hell is a place with no hope, love, happiness, and glory but rather a place full of misery, confusion, tears, and wrath. Every sinner

I think what I'm enjoying most about The Inferno is how the author infuses mythology into his epic poem. In the assigned Cantos, I was especially entertained by Canto VII. The punishment of the Hoarders and Wasters, which is pushing boulders, reminded me a similar story about a Greek figure, Sisyphus.  Let me share his story. According to legend, Sisyphus, the founder and

In the next three circles of Hell, the punishments are no longer lenient and are (in a way) grave. What I actually picked up from Canto VII to Canto XI is that the more selfish you get and the more you do things without charity, then the greater the suffering you have to undergo. In the Fourth Circle, the ones who are suffering are the ones who did not recognize the value of money. A lot of us can

I love how Dante Alighieri always manages to impart the most basic Christian values in this captivating and uncanny story. After reading Canto seven to eleven, I realized another vital Catholic belief that he portrayed—a belief which I presume is one of the main themes of these last few cantos. This belief is none other than the child-like abandonment in the Lord that I so often hear of in our Opus

Undeniably, Dante's Inferno was a beautifully yet eerily written piece. The way that Dante composed it in such a way that it gave the reader a sense of impending doom as he entered each new circle of hell was definitely frightening, but at the same time impressive. In this highly acclaimed literary work, the key to its exceptional profoundness was description and erudite portrayal. I

From the start, the situation that Dante is in already calls to mind the belief of Christians that life is like a journey which we are passing through to go to the place we were meant to be. I appreciate Dante’s bravery in going into such detail, what hell might have in store for us and casting himself as the main character. Also, though it may be essential to the idea he had created, I wouldn’t have

When I first saw my book, Inferno, I didn't want to read it. I got scared because when I hear the word "inferno" the first that actually comes to my mind is fire and hell. So I read it and I realized that this book actually has a deeper meaning to it. Its not all about fire and hell. Its also about how hard it is to reach heaven but when you actually reach heaven all good things are there.

                          Oh my goodness, "The Inferno" really is something else. I`m sure everyone who has read it or is currently reading it agrees. It`s so detailed! Hmm actually a better word would be, graphic. Dante explains EVERYTHING - from how each monster looks like to the color of the air, he doesn`t miss a single detail. Plus,

Okie dokie. So, there are a few things that I want to say about The Inferno, but I'll just go with one. Before I begin, I will define a term or name called, "Mary Sue".  Mary Sue is a nearly perfect or a perfect character and is an unrealistic character. As in, they're totally perfect that they grab all the characters' attention. Usually, Mary Sues are characters that are based on the author,

After reading the first six chapters of the book, I realized that I am really lucky to be brought up to be a good christian. Being in a school like PAREF and with having friends who are good influences, (one of them is a future numer by the way!) I considered myself lucky to be surrounded by these people so that I would not fall into this kind of eternal suffering. Going back to the story, I felt

I hate poems. Okay hate may be a little harsh, but I really dislike poems. Sometimes, I can’t even get through the first few lines without wondering, “What did I just read?” Or, in the times when I do understand the verses, “Why can’t you [the author] just simplify it?” Yes, poems are much appreciated for their play of words and their imagery, but they just give me a headache. Of course, there are

"Dante and Shakespeare divide the world between them, there is no third." -T.S. Eliot After reading Dante's  Inferno until Canto IX, I can say that I favor Dante's writing compared to Shakespeare's any day.  Dante's Inferno is a pieceof unsurpassed GENIUS; the way he "organized" hell into the degrees of how grave the sins are and how he described each circle is really, truly brilliant.  I

Honestly, I had this fear of reading Inferno for I knew it would be about Hell and how sinners in there are suffering at that moment. But I have to accept this challenge and see Inferno's effect on me.  First of all, the idea of being lost without knowing why already scared me. I mean who would want that? All that confusion, emotional instability, and what not would drive me crazy. With Virgil's

I'm going to be honest here, okay? I have no idea where I put my copy of Dante's Inferno. I was only able to write this because I read Canto 1-6 on the Internet. But, don't worry, I am definitely going to find it soon.  Moving on, I guess I am pretty grateful that I lost my copy. I seriously had trouble understanding what Dante was saying. Luckily, I was already on the Internet anyway, so I

When I first heard that we would be reading The Inferno, I have to admit that I was less than excited. I did hear that Dante Alighieri was a good writer, but I do unfortunately judge books based on the summary. From what I know of The Inferno, it’s basically about hell. I mean, I have read many books and watched countless movies related to Heaven… Everyone loves to talk about Heaven! Hell on the

Reading about the horrors of hell makes me want to become a better person. If ever all that Dante Alighieri has written about is true, then that is certainly not the place I would want to end up in beyond this life. They say that ‘The Inferno’ is recommended for reading so that everyone would learn to fear hell, which is now lacking in the present days. In some times, after all, the only way to persuade

 This is my first time to read a book about hell or inferno. And it is so interesting! I am still reading it and already in Canto 30.(I read it in Korean version, :D) Dante described vividly the hell and compared the situations in inferno to actions of animals and things that I can easily imagine. So while I was reading it, I could feel the fears and sadness of Dante.  But because

Four words: Don. Quixote. Is. Crazy. (in a funny and good way) I mean, seriously. He thought that windmills were giants with long arms! How crazy could he get? I think that he has read too many fiction books that he couldn’t separate reality from fiction. I think that he’s delusional. But, really, I’m not the one to talk. I get like that too, especially when I am dealing with anime. And sometimes,

I think that Don Quixote is an old gentleman who has a mental disorder. He is lost in wild fancy that he is a knight. In the Don Quixote’s eyes, the windmills look like giants.  His mind and behaviors infer that he is a megalomaniac and a schizophrenic. The irony of this story is that the writer used these serious disorders of Don Quixote to make the story humorous, and comic. The characteristics

The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha begins with a simple man who finds pleasure in reading books of chivalry. And to this he dedicated a great deal of his time and thought, wishing recognition for the heroes of the world he believed most worthy of it. It is from this mere form of recreation that his admiration of the valiant turns to obsession. More fictitious books of fierce knights

Literature has been a part of everyman's life ever since their lives have started. From what I understood in the story, Don Quixote loved reading and in fact it was his hobby and he could just read all day. But maybe too much reading can lead to over thinking or imagining things that we know it couldn't happen to us. He went on adventures and imagined to be a knight like what he read from his book

Salutations and a fine evening or morning or afternoon (or whatever time of day you are currently reading this) to you all! Tis me, Don Camillo of LA (Lower Antipolo).  *Laughter (because I can not use lol). In other words, YO BROS WHATTUP. If you're actually reading this. (May I add, I hope I don't get deducted for that for I am merely trying to relate to my readers). Currently Laughing

As an avid reader, it was only now that I have been able to touch upon the character of Don Quixote. I have heard of his name and Cervantes’ so many times in both the subjects of history and literature but I had failed to even try to read more about the character and the author. I was honestly taken by surprise with this excerpt; I never knew that this was how the legendary Don Quixote came to be!

Don Quixote of La Mancha was an amazing character! Reading the story, I was amused by his qualities. Bordering on fifty, his actions would match a young lad better but I still found him very remarkable. At this age I can’t see myself closely comparing any of my fictional reading into reality, however he takes all of his readings and stuffs his imagination with all these enchantments. It became the

Before reading this short excerpt about Don Quixote, I had some expectations on it already. I thought it would speak about someone who has done great things for his country. I somewhat expected him to be a true hero or a political person who has done good service for his people. I also expected it to be more entertaining in a way that it would excite me and urge me to keep reading. Despite all these

I personally think that the moral the story is trying to teach us is that it is risky to engage ourselves too much in the literary works that we read. Meaning, we should set limits to how far our imagination goes. In Quixote's case, after reading on books about knights, he already got fantasy and reality mixed up. After reading the article I realised that there are times when I get too caught up in

    Upon reading the excerpt from Don Quixote, I was immediately struck with the thought that imaginations can really take a person very far. He enthusiastically took in the role of a knight-errant, one who greatly looked up on—making sure that he looked the part and that he fit the part. Although appearing to be insane, he had the best interests in his heart. Moreover, in trying to imitate

Do you still remember the times when you just got lost in imagination? When you would pretend to be dazzling fairies, beautiful mermaids, courageous knights, powerful magicians, or wealthy princesses? Where you could travel to enchanting places like the center of the world, Mars, Neverland, or Andalasia? Or, when you would possess superhuman abilities? Well, reading the excerpt of The Ingenious Gentleman: