Confronting Grief: The Petrifying Gaze of the Virgin Mother and Dante's Legacy

This chapter examines the intertwining themes of grief in Dante's works and Michelangelo's Pietà, emphasizing the emotional impact of the Virgin Mother confronting her son's death. It also explores the symbolism of Medusa, illustrating how facing sorrow can lead to emotional paralysis and reflect on Dante's exile as a source of inspiration for his poetry.