#canto I

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The Inferno, Canto I: Reactions and Notes

I've had a copy of the book for years, and after being reminded of it by my friend, Lansiosa, I've decided to pick it up and seriously try to read it. Yes of my own free will. No it's not for a school project. Yes I'm thus far having a good time.

I'm 2 Cantos in, and Lanny has suggested I make tumblr posts about it, since I made *many* meta and reaction posts about Supernatural, and talking about The Inferno is reminding me of that mindset, and how, ultimately, it allowed me to further enjoy one of my favorite shows, and it's allowing me to more thoroughly enjoy this book that I've started and stopped a few times now.

I can scrounge up my thoughts about Canto I, as typed out on Discord, but more in-depth analysis comes for Canto II.

The Discord Notes:

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:36 PM

Started The Inferno, and Dante is really like 'HELP THERE’S PANTHERS PLEASE HELP- Virgil? I'M YOUR BIGGEST FAN'

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:36 PM

You're actually reading it???

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:37 PM

Starting yes, but I'm also sleepy

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:37 PM

Out of curiousity

Does this edition have commentary or is it only the text, nothing else?

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:38 PM

Also, did the guy have a near death experience and this is why he's being guided through hell? That he lost his way/fucked around and found out?

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:39 PM

Second option

lansiosa

Out of curiousity Does this edition have commentary or is it only the text, nothing else?

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:39 PM

stuff like this [author's note, there was a picture of my copy here XD]

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:39 PM

So he is now being guided tbrough the three Underworld realms to… Redeem himself, I wanna say

Poor Reputation

stuff like this

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:40 PM

God, that's depressing

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:40 PM

And a general overview/biography/context of the time

lansiosa

God, that's depressing

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:40 PM

How is it depressing?

Poor Reputation

And a general overview/biography/context of the time

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:41 PM

That is better, though, that's some interesting infos you could use

Poor Reputation

How is it depressing?

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:41 PM

I am thinking about the notes in my own copies lol

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:41 PM

Oh XD

Poor Reputation

stuff like this

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:44 PM

'Aenas' and 'Troy', clearly assuming everyone knows who Aenas is and what Troy lol

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:47 PM

OK finished first Canto, now time to relax

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:48 PM

Hope you enjoyed it XD But also, yes GO RELAX

lansiosa

I am thinking about the notes in my own copies lol

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:48 PM

This is just commentary for the first verse lol

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:50 PM

Now knowing more about the speech patterns of Italian, this poem feels like a very literal translation, if that makes sense.

Poor Reputation

stuff like this

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:50 PM

I might compare and contrast here, if you want

[2:50 PM]

Just as an experiment

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:51 PM

Like instead of saying it directly like an English speaker, they were scared of getting yelled at for meddling with the core work, so it ends up being explained in a very Fancy way XD

[2:52 PM]

But it does make it all feel more poetic

Poor Reputation

Like instead of saying it directly like an English speaker, they were scared of getting yelled at for meddling with the core work, so it ends up being explained in a very Fancy way XD

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:52 PM

Fair, though, I think they are trying to keep up the poetic pattern of the original

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:52 PM

And fits Dante's super dramatic personality

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:52 PM

Wait until he starts fainting every other canto ahahh

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:53 PM

Get this man a fainting couch

[2:53 PM]

Although, you know what? Realistic reaction to hell.

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:54 PM

RIGHT???

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:55 PM

Man can't be out here describing damnation while being chill about it.

[2:55 PM]

That would be cutting his message off at the knees.

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:55 PM

Exactly, yes

[2:56 PM]

And I mean, he described pretty harrowing things, all in all I think it's already pretty impressive he managed to get through the journey at all

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:57 PM

Oh, the panther that blocks his way initially, she sounds like she's supposed to be representing a specific person

[2:57 PM]

Especially when Virgil reads her for filth

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 2:57 PM

So, the three animals do each represent something, if you give me a moment I'll be able to tell you

[2:58 PM]

How are they called in your translation, specifically?

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 2:58 PM

Panther, lion and wolf

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 3:02 PM

So, first and foremost, it is generally accepted that the mountain Dante is about to climb after he managed to get out of the dark forest (which, representation of spiritual wandering/sin) is the mountain of Purgatory, so these three beasts are in fact blocking his way to salvation

They are interpreted as each representing a sin. Specifically, the panther is lust, the lion is pride, the wolf greed

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 3:02 PM

OK so not shading any real person (yet)?

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 3:03 PM

Not yet, apparently

[3:03 PM]

I'll see if there is something about Virgil's rant about the panther specifically

lansiosa

So, first and foremost, it is generally accepted that the mountain Dante is about to climb after he managed to get out of the dark forest (which, representation of spiritual wandering/sin) is the mountain of Purgatory, so these three beasts are in fact blocking his way to salvation They are interpreted as each representing a sin. Specifically, the panther is lust, the lion is pride, the wolf greed

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 3:04 PM

Looking back on it, that's quite clear in the text, and I may be getting ahead of myself.

It can't be disgraced popes all of the time.

lansiosa

I'll see if there is something about Virgil's rant about the panther specifically

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 3:05 PM

Nope, apparently he is in fact lamenting about the sin of lust specifically

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 3:05 PM

Like why the hell would Dante shade these IRL people and then hold back on the animal metaphor XD

Poor Reputation

Looking back on it, that's quite clear in the text, and I may be getting ahead of myself. It can't be disgraced popes all of the time.

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 3:05 PM

I have to say though, you are in the right mindset to think "everything means anything" XD

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 3:06 PM

Discord is being a bit funny

[3:06 PM]

A sign for me to wind down/get ready to nap perhaps

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 3:07 PM

Possibly? How long have you been up?

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 3:07 PM

2:30 this morning

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 3:07 PM

…. What time is it now??

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 3:08 PM

And that was a short fitful nap, I'd really gotten up at 7 pm yesterday

[3:08 PM]

So it's been almost 20 hours

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 3:08 PM

………

Pal, go to sleep

[3:09 PM]

NOW

Poor Reputation — 09/20/2024 3:09 PM

So I guess the hour and a half nap wasn't all shit XD

[3:09 PM]

OK bye!!!

lansiosa — 09/20/2024 3:19 PM

Also, if you ever feel curious about details in the Inferno which your edition doesn't mention, I might just bring my own copy home and answer to questions

END

Thank you to Lansiosa for patiently guiding me through this classic ♥

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