In The Inferno, who initially leads him around hell ?
Correct answer: B. Virgil
- A. Saint Augustine
- B. Virgil
- C. Homer
- D. Judas
Explanation
Virgil guides Dante through Hell and much of Purgatory because he represents reason and classical wisdom. Saint Augustine, Homer, and Judas do not serve as Dante's guide.
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