# Beatrice — The Divine Comedy character guide

> Beatrice in The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Beatrice Portinari

**First appearance:** 0004-canto-ii

## Who they are

Dante's idealized beloved who guides him through Paradise.

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