BA#7

I believe that Dante is a hero, who is introduced from the start (the first person narrative). He is a character that has his own sins (his fear), and enters Hell with an attempt to overcome this. With Virgil as a guide to his overcoming of this, he is taken on a journey off of life's normal path. Because of his bravery to enter, he demonstrates heroic abilities, and can be seen as one. He is the third person ever to enter Hell and leave it alive. This is why I think that he is a hero, his bravery and strength.