Visual Representation of Characters (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Epithets in epic poetry
Epithets in epic poetry
Repeated descriptive phrases acting as verbal portraits
Odysseus epithet: 'man of twists and turns'
Odysseus epithet: 'man of twists and turns'
Shows his cunning nature
Odysseus epithet: 'raider of cities'
Odysseus epithet: 'raider of cities'
Shows warrior background and reputation
Athena's epithet: 'grey-eyed goddess' meaning
Athena's epithet: 'grey-eyed goddess' meaning
Emphasises divine wisdom and watchful nature
Function of Odysseus' scar
Function of Odysseus' scar
Ultimate proof of identity; cannot be faked or disguised
Odysseus' bow symbolises
Odysseus' bow symbolises
Rightful kingship and unique strength
Ecphrasis definition
Ecphrasis definition
Extended, detailed descriptions creating vivid mental pictures
What does the Shield of Aeneas depict?
What does the Shield of Aeneas depict?
Rome's past & future; Augustus' victory at Actium
Aeneas carrying Anchises represents
Aeneas carrying Anchises represents
Duty and family devotion (pietas)
Dido compared to Diana shows
Dido compared to Diana shows
Her majesty and leadership qualities
Purpose of visual cues in oral culture
Purpose of visual cues in oral culture
Mental anchors for remembering complex stories
Homer's visual technique characteristic
Homer's visual technique characteristic
Simpler, formulaic elements for oral recitation
Virgil's visual technique characteristic
Virgil's visual technique characteristic
Elaborate, symbolic descriptions with political meaning
Homer's focus in visual elements
Homer's focus in visual elements
Personal, humanising details
Virgil's focus in visual elements
Virgil's focus in visual elements
Connects hero to entire empire's destiny