What is the significance of Dante's exile from Florence in relation to The Divine Comedy?(1 point)

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A) Dante's exile fueled more love and devotion from the people toward the Catholic Church.
A) Dante's exile fueled more love and devotion from the people toward the Catholic Church.

B) Dante's exile caused him to lose interest in his spirituality.
B) Dante's exile caused him to lose interest in his spirituality.

C) Dante's exile fueled grievances against the Catholic Church, making The Divine Comedy a scathing critique of the Church and Italian society.
C) Dante's exile fueled grievances against the Catholic Church, making The Divine Comedy a scathing critique of the Church and Italian society.

D) Dante's exile led him to honor the Catholic Church.
D) Dante's exile led him to honor the Catholic Church.

Answer 1

C) Dante's exile fueled grievances against the Catholic Church, making The Divine Comedy a scathing critique of the Church and Italian society.

This response reflects the reality of Dante's experiences and how they influenced his writing, especially in addressing the corruption and moral failings he perceived in both the Church and the political landscape of his time.