Question

Which literal detail of the Inferno most likely connects to the symbolic idea of "one losing his way on life's path"?

Answer 1

The most likely answer to this question is the symbol of the dark forest. The main character in Dante's Inferno finds himself lost in a fearsome, wild place, unaware of how he ended up there and having no clue how to get out. 

Answer 2

dante travels through hell to find his way to heaven