In The Purgatorio, what do the steps to the Gate of Purgatory represent ?
Correct answer: C. The three components of the perfect confession
- A. The seven deadly sins
- B. The seven types of sin that keep people from heaven
- C. The three components of the perfect confession
- D. The eight beatitudes
Explanation
The three steps at the Gate of Purgatory represent the stages of complete confession: contrition, confession, and satisfaction or penance. The seven deadly sins are represented by the terraces inside Purgatory, not by these three steps.
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