Dante S Inferno Levels of Hell Group Activity

ELAGSE9-10RL7: Analyze the representation of a subject or key scene in two different artistic mediums; ELAGSE9- 10RL9: Analyze how an author draws on and transforms each source material in a specific work Dante’s Inferno Levels of Hell Group Activity

Dante Alighieri claims that before achieving moral redemption (forgiveness of sins), an individual must take a hard look at evil both in the world and in himself. Only by confronting inner evil can people achieve self-knowledge, which is the first step toward redemption.

Dante also says that people should not be expected to make their journey alone; they need a guide to help them. For Dante’s own journey as described in his writing, he chose the poet Virgil to guide him through hell.

Directions: Divided into groups of 3 or 4, your task is to:

 Develop a geography of hell based on your life experiences (brainstorm with your group members: what have you seen, heard, or experienced that you deem evil or wrong, or a humorous take on Hell)

 Decide which sins belong inside each circle, or level, of hell (For example: If you have Fraud as one level of hell, liars would go there) WARNING: STEALING SINS FROM DANTE’S INFERNO WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. BE ORIGINAL .  Select a famous or well-known person to guide your journey through hell (he or she should be relevant)

 All presentations need to be on a poster board or trifold board (no butcher paper, copy paper, or notebook paper)

 Develop a presentation for the class in which ALL members of the group speak about the group project. Divide speaking roles so that all members have equal time presenting to the class.

You should include:

 The depiction of your geography of hell ____/50 (RL)

o Map , Chart or Graph of your Hell

 One paragraph rationale describing each level and choice of guide ___/50 (W)

o (10 paragraphs total, one per level of Hell and one for the guide)

Each of the nine levels of Hell paragraphs should include the following:

o The meaning of EACH level, or circle of hell and why that circle belongs in hell ELAGSE9-10RL7: Analyze the representation of a subject or key scene in two different artistic mediums; ELAGSE9- 10RL9: Analyze how an author draws on and transforms each source material in a specific work

o Punishment in that level and how it shows symbolic retribution

 Presentation to class- all members must have a part ____/25 (SL)

of presentation to receive a grade

Total points for group: ______/125