Dante's New Journey

In Canto XXVII, Dante and Virgil begin to near the end of purgatory, but Dante must finish his journey through purgatory alone. Virgil explains to Dante that he is no longer needed on this journey. He says his final words to Dante, "Expect no longer words or signs from me, Now is your will upright, wholesome and free, and not to heed its pleasure would be wrong: I crown and mitter you lord of yourself!" This is a very exciting part for Dante, because it shows that he has grown into a new person who is now capable of accepting his faults compared to those in hell who were never capable of doing that. Virgil is also not capable of entering heaven because he is in hell, but that is not the point. Virgil also realizes that Dante has accepted and now understands his sins. Virgil was guiding Dante through this whole journey in hope of seeing him change and he definitely  accomplished that. It seemed that Dante had confusion within himself and needed that guidance from Virgil, and thats why Virgil says his final words in that way. The part especially sticks out is, "I crown and mitter you lord of yourself!" Virgil is clearly telling Dante you have accomplished yourself in a way that was needed in order for you to continue your journey.