1. Given that we have now almost completed the Inferno, do you feel the text is "character driven"? (Meaning, are Dante and Virgil propelling the story along?) If not, then what? Why do you think Dante chooses to write the epic in this manner?
I believe Dante and Virgil are propelling the story along because they interact with most of the characters/creatures met during the Inferno and they converse and give meaning to what is happening during the poem. Virgil is guiding Dante and helps to protect him in any possible way. They explain what is going on and also in detail the surroundings around them. They help to draw a vivid picture in the reader's mind about what is going on here.
Canto XXI (lines 97 - 99)
In these lines Dante speaks of how he got closer to his guide, Virgil, because of the demons. This shows to me a great trust and respect that Dante has for Virgil because he feels that no matter what bad is around him he will have Virgil to protect him and continue to be his guide for as long as possible. Virgil gives soothing words to Dante to calm him down and to not worry. He tells Dante to let them do what they will and to ignore their calls and shouts given towards them.
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