In Relation to Boyd

• The soul inside the bush is described to be weakened
• Focus on the grouping of the different souls
• Emphasises how each of the souls has the ability to orate their pain
• As Virgil instructs Dante on how to proceed around the sand, he refers to the woods as a “thicket”
• River is referred to as a “little stream”, appearing very small and unassuming
• “Brook” once again makes the body of water appear smaller
• “I therefore begged that he would freely grant me the food, desire of which he had so freely given” -equation of knowledge to food
• Green leaves of Ida are not elaborated upon
• Statue made of gold, silver, brass, and iron

In Relation to Wilstach

• “Barren plain” also referencing infertility
• “To the ticket keep them ever close” -trees are not represented as explicitly safe, but rather a way for Dante to conceal himself. Less focus on the intentional protecting aspect
• Virgil is addressed as “Teacher”

In Relation to Arndt

• “Which from its bed removeth every plant” -although the land was previously described as barren, this phase seems to imply foliage may grow, but is then promptly removed
• It is not stated if the walking souls are moving alone, in a group, or a mix of both
• Jove is referenced

In Relation to Kline

• “The woeful wood is a garland round it” –The ring of trees is portrayed as more majestic and beautiful