Why did Dante most likely choose to write his views on Christianity in an indirect manner when he wrote the divine comedy?

Answer 1

Dante thought about his own views and personal shortcomings as he wrote it, and by writing it in this style, readers could do the same as they read it.

He knew his audience would be larger if he wrote an entertaining story that wasn't too serious.

Answer 2

He did not want to offend his readers by expressing his ideas too openly

Answer 3

He did not want to offend his readers by expressing his ideas too openly

Answer 4

He knew his audience would be larger if he wrote an entertaining story that wasn't too serious - APEXX