The Divine Comedy · Character
Forese Donati
Dante's friend, purging gluttony on the terrace of Purgatory.
minor
Also known as Forese
First appearance: canto xix
Forese Donati shows up with force in Canto XXIII: Forese. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Dante's friend, now a penitent glutton in Purgatory, whose purification is accelerated by his widow Nella's prayers.
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In Canto XXIII: Forese: Dante's friend, now a penitent glutton in Purgatory, whose purification is accelerated by his widow Nella's prayers. Later, in Canto XXIV: A gluttonous soul who speaks with Dante, prophesies the…
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- Other
Character groups
- Sinners and Historical Figures
- Protagonist
- Heavenly Guides and Saints
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- 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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See Forese Donati in canto xix