Between Canto 1 and Canto 34, Dante the pilgrim experiences a long journey and many challenges. Compare and contrast these two versions of Dante. Discuss at least two ways that Dante has changed and at least one he has not since the beginning of the story. Give examples from the poem to support your argument.
Dante changed in many ways throughout the story. At the beginning of the story, he was afraid to go, but he was no longer scared when he reached purgatory. Also, his fear of going through the circles of hell turned to happiness when he realized that he was getting closer to God. There were ways in which he did not change as well. His idea that the punishment should fit the crime did not change. Even as he saw the punishments taking place, he still held to the idea.