The Divine Comedy · Character
Cunizza da Romano
Blessed soul in the Heaven of Venus, sister of Ezzelino.
minor
Also known as Cunizza
First appearance: Canto IX
Cunizza da Romano shows up with force in Canto IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A blessed spirit in the Heaven of Venus who recounts her earthly life and accepts her past with joy, foretelling future woes for Italy.
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- Sinners and Historical Figures
- Heavenly Guides and Saints
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this canto, the dramatic climax occurs when Dante, having been emboldened to ask Virgil to teach him the na…
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