In The Inferno, how is the idea of Fortune represented ?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Fortune is a "divine minister" similar to an angel.
- B. Fortune is responsible for the distribution of worldly goods.
- C. Fortune is beyond human understanding.
- D. All of the above
Explanation
In Canto VII, Fortune is presented as a divine minister who distributes worldly goods according to God's will, beyond the control and understanding of human beings. These three aspects make the inclusive answer correct.
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