Guido da Montefeltro: Regrets and Self-Deception

This chapter delves into the character of Guido da Montefeltro in Dante's Inferno, exploring his regrets, self-deception, and complex psychological makeup. It also discusses the connection between Guido and J. Alfred Prufrock from T.S. Eliot's poem, as well as the modernist narrative techniques employed in Guido's speech. The chapter analyzes the dynamics between Guido and Pope Boniface VIII and the motivations behind Guido's actions.