The Divine Comedy · Character
Solomon
Biblical king who speaks on the resurrection in the Heaven of the Sun.
minor
First appearance: Canto X: The Sun's Sphere of Theologians
Solomon shows up with force in Canto X: The Sun's Sphere of Theologians. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referred to as the fifth light, the fairest among them, possessing deep knowledge.
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In Canto X: The Sun's Sphere of Theologians: Referred to as the fifth light, the fairest among them, possessing deep knowledge. Later, in Canto XIII: The Wisdom of Solomon and the Nature of Creation: Mentioned as the…
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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.
- 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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- Canto X: The Sun's Sphere of Theologians
- Canto XIII: The Wisdom of Solomon and the Nature of Creation
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