According to Dr. Mazzotta, what is the central allegorical theme in The Purgatorio ?

Dante 05/08/2021

A. The poet’s attempt to climb the mountain
B. The poet’s attempt to find his way back to Florence from Jerusalem
C. The poet’s descent into hell
D. The poet’s tour of earthly paradise

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