The Aeneid (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Metre used in The Aeneid
Metre used in The Aeneid
Dactylic hexameter (same as Homer's Iliad & Odyssey)
In medias res meaning
In medias res meaning
Starting in the middle of things
Purpose of Muse invocation
Purpose of Muse invocation
Establishes divine authority & serious tone
Opening line of The Aeneid
Opening line of The Aeneid
Arms and the man I sing
What are Homeric similes?
What are Homeric similes?
Extended comparisons elaborating on actions/emotions
Storm simile in Book 1 compared to?
Storm simile in Book 1 compared to?
Political unrest & need for strong leadership
Dido's passion imagery (Book 4)
Dido's passion imagery (Book 4)
Wound or fire - destructive nature
Shield of Aeneas symbolises?
Shield of Aeneas symbolises?
Rome's destiny & Augustus's victory
Aeneas carrying Anchises symbolises?
Aeneas carrying Anchises symbolises?
Duty to family & Roman traditions
Prophecies' function in epic
Prophecies' function in epic
Reinforce inevitability of fate & Rome's destiny
Anchises's vision (Book 6) reveals?
Anchises's vision (Book 6) reveals?
Future greatness of Rome
What is pathos in The Aeneid?
What is pathos in The Aeneid?
Tragedy & emotional depth to humanise epic
Example of pathos in Book 4?
Example of pathos in Book 4?
Dido's tragic love & death
Aeneas vs Dido contrast shows?
Aeneas vs Dido contrast shows?
Duty vs passion; civic responsibility vs personal desire
Aeneas vs Turnus contrast shows?
Aeneas vs Turnus contrast shows?
Controlled leadership vs destructive emotion/rage