Dante Alighieri wrote when he was poor. Dante Alighieri wrote when he lost his loved ones. Dante Alighieri wrote when he was exiled out of Florence, Italy. How could he do it? Simple, he was prepared for challenges, independent, he had a focus, and always had a sense of higher purpose. From the point in time when Dante Alighieri was growing up in a low-income family to being exiled out of Florence, he was still able to write some of his greatest works such as his epic poem, "The Divine Comedy." Dante had a focus and was prepared for schooling and teaching himself. His independence led him to be able to finish most of his work. In his lifetime, he had remarkable moments and some that were despised, but his qualities, both good and bad, proved he was a hero in his way.
             Dante Alighieri was born on May 29, 1265, in Florence, Italy, but this date is uncertain. Dante and his family were people of lower nobility. His mother died when he was a child and his father when he was eighteen. One of the most profound events in his youth was meeting Beatrice Portinari, a noblewoman, in the year of 1274. It matters not who she was, for he saw her infrequently and never spoke to her. Nevertheless, she became the focus of his love. After her death, she became his loved one. She is a focal point in his works, including La vita nova (The New Life) and La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy). Dante's love for her was one of the most significant influences in his literary work, but when she died, he was devastated and depressed. Even though he was in a state of depression, he soon started to study philosophy and theology. Dante then married a woman named Gemma Donati. Together they had three or four children (the amount is still unknown). His interests started to change, and he became very interested in the political situation in Florence.
             Dante's political interest and independence led to trouble in Florence and was the main reason why ...