According to most scholars, what does The Purgatorio allegorically represent ?
Correct answer: A. The penitent life
- A. The penitent life
- B. The afterlife existence for mortal sinners
- C. The heavenly paradise
- D. The earthly paradise
Explanation
The Purgatorio allegorically represents the penitent life: souls acknowledge sin, undergo purification, and gradually become fit for divine presence. Unlike Hell, Purgatory offers progress and eventual salvation.
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