The Divine Comedy · Character
Trajan
Roman emperor saved by Gregory's prayers, appears in the Heaven of Jupiter.
minor
Also known as the Emperor Trajan
First appearance: Canto XX: The Righteous Kings and the Mystery of Grace
Trajan shows up with force in Canto X. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Roman Emperor depicted in a sculpture showing his justice and humility toward a widow.
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In Canto X: The Roman Emperor depicted in a sculpture showing his justice and humility toward a widow. Later, in Canto XX: The Righteous Kings and the Mystery of Grace: The Emperor who consoled a poor widow for her…
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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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