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Dante’s Characters: Part One, Francesca da Rimini

Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature)

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Irony and Deception in Dante's Inferno Monologues

A deep dive into the monologues of the sinners in Dante's Inferno, revealing their strategic use of deception and ruses to protect their reputation. Drawing a comparison to Shakespeare's soliloquies, this chapter explores the lack of transparency and trustworthiness in the confessions, urging readers to interpret the hidden truth with suspicion.

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