I love Dante's constant references to Beatrice's eyes. Not just her eyes, but to her in general. It seems like ever time they climb a level of heaven, Dante himself cannot tell that the climb took place. However, he knows that they've entered a higher level because he looks at Beatrice and can tell by her eyes, or just her joy in general. My favorite parts of the narrative are when he refers to her. It's clear that her joy and love for the Father grows as they ascend, which is a great depiction of the work as a whole.
P.S. I commented on Mary Kate's blog.
It is amazing how much her gaze has an ethereal, spiritual affect on Dante. Like what is inside of her is radiating physically. That's what is so fascinating about the light in this Heavenly realm
ReplyDeleteAnd as I read those scenes, it reminded me of what we had talked about in class. That Dante's for Beatrice and her love for God led Dante to God, led him to the right path. Which is revealed in scenes like the one you described. Her love for God reveals itself and he sees that love which leads him to the right path.
ReplyDeleteShe's a very refreshing character compared to Virgil. The way she is described is much brighter and more uplifting.
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