In The Purgatorio, which of the following characters does Dante dream about ?
Correct answer: A. Rachel and Leah
- A. Rachel and Leah
- B. Brutus and Cassius
- C. Dido and Aeneas
- D. Pope Boniface and Pope Clement
Explanation
Dante dreams of Rachel and Leah in Purgatorio, Canto XXVII. Rachel represents contemplation, while Leah represents the active life, a contrast that matches the poem’s moral symbolism.
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