Dante's Inferno
The three beasts presented in Canto 1 of Dante's Inferno.
What are the She-Wolf, the Leopard, and the Lion?
The change of season from Fall to Winter represents this.
What is the point of no return?
From the show's end credits, we know Beatrice is from this era based on her style of dress.
What is Regency?
This example of symbolism is used throughout the series, appearing first in Episode 1.
What is the Black Turtles?
This setting appears in both Over the Garden Wall and Canto 1.
What is a dark wood?
Dante is approached by this Roman prophet, who claims to have been sent by God to guide him.
Who is Virgil?
This character introduces themes of identity to the series.
Who is The Tavernkeeper?
Quincy Endicott's manor is in this architectural style.
What is Georgian?
The hill Dante cannot climb symbolizes this.
What is human sin?
In Episode 1, the boys encounter this creature from Canto 1.
What is the She-Wolf?
Virgil's appearance calls back to descriptions of this Biblical being.
What is an Angel?
This realization is how Wirt defeats the beast.
What is he is powerless without the lantern?
A Potters Field is this.
A communal burial ground for the poor or unclaimed.
Auntie Whispers represents this theme in Over the Garden Wall?
What is control vs. protection?
Though Virgil is not represented by this character, it does most closely resemble him.
What is The Beast?
Canto 1 of Dante's Inferno is set during this time of year, representing renewal.
What is Spring or Easter?
This character is responsible for themes of misguided duty.
Who is The Woodsman?
Marguerite Grey's manor is in this architectural style.
The Beast symbolizes this recurring theme.
What is lost dreams and despair?
Virgil is portrayed by these two contrasting characters in Over the Garden Wall.
Who are Beatrice and The Woodsman?
Virgil tells Dante he cannot climb the hill and must instead follow him through this.
What is Hell?
These objects serve as symbols of identity throughout the series.
What are the clarinet, pet rock, and tape for Sara?
The character Lorna appears in this style of dress. This ties to themes of overcoming sin in Episode 7.
What is Puritan?
Following the religious themes of Dante's Inferno, Cloud City from Over the Garden wall symbolizes this.
What is the ideal of Heaven?
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here” inscribed on the gates of Dante's Inferno reflects the warning from this character.
Who is The Tavernkeeper?