In Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, why is Virgil unable to serve as Dante’s guide into Heaven?
a) Virgil is a pagan who is barred from salvation.
b) Virgil is a Ghibelline, and Dante is a Guelph.
c) In order to enter Heaven, reason must triumph over faith.
d) Only women such as Beatrice can serve as guides into Heaven
Answer: a
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