You did as who who, walking by night,
Carries the light behind him, where it does him no good,
But is of advantage to those who come after him.
DANTE ALIGHIERI
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Dante Alighieri’s Purgatorio follows his ascent of Mount Purgatory, where souls purify themselves before entering Paradise. Guided by Virgil, he witnesses the seven terraces, each purging a deadly sin. The journey emphasizes free will, redemption, and divine mercy. At the summit, Beatrice replaces Virgil, preparing Dante for heavenly enlightenment.
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