What symbolic meaning does the character dante most likely represent in the inferno?

a)he symbolizes a mistreated patriot.
b)he represents the hopelessness of sinners.
c)he symbolizes a famous poet.
d)he represents mankind.

D) He represents mankind.

In Inferno, Dante is guided through Hell by the Roman poet Virgil. In his voyage, he discovers the punishments that sinners are suffering in the afterworld, and he becomes fearful of it. He realizes the dangers that the human soul is at when people are alive, and his stories serve as a cautionary tale for people to not leave the path of goodness. Dante is a symbol of all humanity, and he embodies all the feelings and worries that humans would have when confronted with such a reality.

he represents mankind

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the italian poet francesco petrarch did! (: