World Poetry Day

# A Linguistic Journey Through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise Journey through Dante Alighieri's famous piece of literature, The Divine Comedy, with this collection. Guided by the Roman poet Virgil, follow the poem through the nine circles of Inferno and the punishments inflicted on sinners to the seven terraces of Mount Purgatory until reaching paradise. Can your students find the nine spheres of Dante’s Paradiso? ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify key themes throughout the three major sections of The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso 2. Discuss how Dante’s ideas about morality, justice, and redemption relate to contemporary issues 3. Compare and contrast visual interpretations of the text ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist includes visual depictions of the three realms of The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. To preview a track, scroll down and select the track to preview. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: ***The Divine Comedy Inferno I and II*** - Enter the dark and foreboding gates of Hell as Dante begins his journey through the afterlife. In these opening cantos, students will find themselves enclosed with only one way to go. Use this section to discuss the themes of sin and justice. - [The Divine Comedy Inferno I](https://edvr.se/qtO-VBI-BfH/divine-comedy-inferno-i) - [The Devine Comedy Inferno II](https://edvr.se/qtO-VBI-BfH/divine-comedy-inferno-ii) ***The Devine Comedy Purgatorio and Paradiso*** - Continue Dante's journey as he ascends the seven terraces of purgatory. Use this section to explore key themes spanning the long narrative poem. - [The Devine Comedy Purgatorio and Paradiso](https://edvr.se/qtO-VBI-BfH/dante-purgatorio-paradiso)