12-05-2017, 12:05 AM
I love that Dante offers an alternative perspective to religion. The Bible has been written and interpreted in so many styles that it's confusing and complicated. Dante deviates from the norm and there's something powerful in doing the unexpected and not following the crowd.
I can see how Beatrice might be difficult to understand. What might a creature such as her require, what reason would she have to reveal Paradise to Dante? What is Dante? Dante is an educated writer and capable of reaching any and all audiences. He's mundane. Beatrice has Paradise to manage. There is only so much time one can squeeze into a lifetime. I would assume Beatice would show Dante Paradise for multiple reasons. One, she seems to accept him. Two, he is intelligent enough to understand what she shows him. Three, he's interested in learning. Four, she recognized his ability to comfort the afflicted.
Dante offers Beatrice a lot.
I can see how Beatrice might be difficult to understand. What might a creature such as her require, what reason would she have to reveal Paradise to Dante? What is Dante? Dante is an educated writer and capable of reaching any and all audiences. He's mundane. Beatrice has Paradise to manage. There is only so much time one can squeeze into a lifetime. I would assume Beatice would show Dante Paradise for multiple reasons. One, she seems to accept him. Two, he is intelligent enough to understand what she shows him. Three, he's interested in learning. Four, she recognized his ability to comfort the afflicted.
Dante offers Beatrice a lot.