April 2

Dante - Paradiso

Keep reading one Canto aloud each day.

Richard III

Acts V

X:  What turning point occurs here?

XIII: How are light and reflection lessons for us about Paradise?

XIV: Dante uses "ratio" extensively in this and other parts of the Paradiso. Why?  What form of measurement does he use in the other canticles?

XVII: What is significant about this Canto?

1. What does the horse symbolize for Richard?

2. What ultimately brings about Richard's downfall?

3. Where does Richard's self reside?