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Why Should You Read Dante’s “Divine Comedy”?

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Journey along with the narrator of a short, animated video who explains the political connections to be found in Dante's The Divine Comedy.

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Instructional Ideas
  • After watching the video and researching The Divine Comedy in greater detail, assign reading of Hawthorne's "Rappaccini's Daughter" and have groups identify parallels between Hawthorne's tale and Dante's.
Classroom Considerations
  • The video does not offer an argument for why viewers should read Dante's tale
Pros
  • The resource provides a comprehension check, links to related articles, and a discussion question
Cons
  • None