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The Divine Comedy · Character

St. James

Examines Dante on hope in the Heaven of the Fixed Stars.

minor

Also known as James

First appearance: canto xxiv

St. James shows up with force in Canto XXV: St. James Examines Dante on Hope. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Canto XXV: St. James Examines Dante on Hope: St. James examines Dante on Hope, asking him to define it and explain its origin and…

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VIVirgilSJSt. John the E…SOSordelloSPSt. PaulGOGodfrey of Bou…SJSt. James

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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  • 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 St. James in canto xxiv
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