Reflections Of The Middle Ages - 1563 Words

Reflections of the Middle Ages in the Comedia s Inferno Dante s Inferno is a nearly impeccable representation of the intellectualism found in the High Middle Ages. Dante also gives us much needed insight into the politics of this era. To legitimize this poem, it was necessary to convey the emphasis of classical antiquity so prevalent during the Middle Ages. The Comedia provided this flawlessly. However, we must not gloss over the crux of this emphasis; the learning and belief systems that ruled the age. Scholasticism is a method of learning preeminent during this time which focused on complementing classical antiquity and theology by way of deductive reasoning, an Aristotelian concept. Coexistent with scholasticism was a belief that†¦show more content†¦The illustrations and cautionary stories are that of biblical proportions. This taboo come to life, terror, anxiety and ominous advisory would not be possible without religious influence. Catholicism was the most present Chri stianity during this time. Dante was a pope supporting Guelf that clearly believed in the actions and use of time on Earth dictating life after death. Yes, Dante felt slighted after his supposed wrong conviction and subsequent banishment from his Italian home. Regardless, however much this played a part in inspiring the Inferno pales in comparison to what he presented us: a genuine insight into the believed punishment of not absolving transgressions. It is said in criticisms of Catholicism by others; Oh, I don t believe in monsters, or you mustn t need be scared to do right. Alas, there is some validity to this as Dante so accurately depicts various levels of Hell particularly and vulgarly ordained to sin of choice. The theology of Catholicism provides an inherent fear of eternal damnation that, even so immaculately portrayed in the poem, is often overlooked in favor of political and classical antiquity themes. 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