Adam Character Analysis in Paradiso

Adam was the first human being God created. Although Adam’s sin resulted in humanity’s fall into corruption and death; however, he is now among the redeemed souls in Paradise. After his examination by the apostles in faith, hope, and love, Dante is rewarded with the chance to question Adam about his life.

Adam Character Timeline in Paradiso

The timeline below shows where the character Adam appears in Paradiso. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Vision, Knowledge, and the Pursuit of God Theme Icon

...him, Beatrice, and St. John, and when Beatrice explains that it is the soul of Adam, Dante is full of questions. (full context)

Creation and God’s Providence Theme Icon

Adam perceives Dante’s questions—how long he lived in the Garden of Eden, why God was so... (full context)

...of God’s will. Then Bernard points out those souls enthroned nearest the Virgin Mary, including Adam, St. Peter, St. John, Moses, and Anna (Mary’s mother). He also points out Lucia (the... (full context)