What is the commonly accepted interpretation by scholars of the chariot's symbolism in The Purgatorio?

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The lack of heretics and mythical creatures in the history of the medieval ChurchThe struggle between the ancient Roman civilization and the early Christian ChurchThe inability of sinners to seek forgivenessThe enduring virtue of the Roman Empire throughout history

Explanation

Option B is correct because most scholars view the chariot in The Purgatorio as representing the tension and conflict between the ancient Roman world and the nascent Christian Church. The other options do not align with the symbolic meaning attributed to the chariot.