Exploring Death, Art, and Theology in Dante's Divine Comedy

This chapter delves into death as a concept of return, highlighting insights from St. Thomas Aquinas and Dante Alighieri in understanding death through faith, knowledge, and art. It explores the structure and themes in the first two cantos of Purgatorio, discussing purgatory's stages, nostalgia for earthly loves, and the significance of grace in ascending towards God. The chapter reflects on the journey through purgatory, exploring themes of liberty, grace, and the original harmony of human nature before the Fall.