In Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, why is Virgil unable to serve as Dante's guide into Heaven?
A. Virgil is a pagan who is barred from salvation.
B. Virgil is a Ghibelline, and Dante is a Guelph.
C. In order to enter Heaven, reason must triumph over faith.
D. Only women such as Beatrice can serve as guides into Heaven.
Answer: A
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