Commentary Inf X 12

This verse returns to a concern, first encountered in [Inf VI 94-99], that will run through the rest of the poem: the posthumous reunification of soul and body. Once Inferno is behind the protagonist, a far more happy conjunction of soul and body will confront the reader, beginning with Cato of Utica. We learn that his body, 'la vesta,' will be glorified on Judgment Day, 'ch'al gran dì sarà sì chiara.' Cfr. C.Purg.I.75.