The Impact of War (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What aspect of the Trojan War does Homer's Odyssey primarily explore?
What aspect of the Trojan War does Homer's Odyssey primarily explore?
The aftermath of war
How does Homer portray Odysseus in the Odyssey?
How does Homer portray Odysseus in the Odyssey?
As a traumatised veteran
What does Achilles say he'd rather be than rule over all the dead in Hades?
What does Achilles say he'd rather be than rule over all the dead in Hades?
A slave on earth for another man
What does the Greek concept 'kleos' mean?
What does the Greek concept 'kleos' mean?
Glory/eternal fame through heroic deeds
What do Penelope and Telemachus endure in Odysseus's absence?
What do Penelope and Telemachus endure in Odysseus's absence?
Years of uncertainty & insecurity
How do the suitors exploit the situation in Ithaca?
How do the suitors exploit the situation in Ithaca?
They destabilise Ithaca
Which books of the Aeneid depict war directly and viscerally?
Which books of the Aeneid depict war directly and viscerally?
Books 7-12
What does the death of young Pallas demonstrate in the Aeneid?
What does the death of young Pallas demonstrate in the Aeneid?
War's tragic cost on young lives
What motivates Aeneas when he kills Turnus in the climactic moment?
What motivates Aeneas when he kills Turnus in the climactic moment?
Rage rather than justice
How does Dido become a casualty of war in the Aeneid?
How does Dido become a casualty of war in the Aeneid?
Her love destroyed by Aeneas's destiny
What does the Greek concept 'nostos' mean?
What does the Greek concept 'nostos' mean?
Homecoming and family
How is Virgil's treatment of war in the Aeneid described?
How is Virgil's treatment of war in the Aeneid described?
Ambiguous - tragic yet inevitable
What is the key difference in Homer's and Virgil's temporal perspectives on war?
What is the key difference in Homer's and Virgil's temporal perspectives on war?
Homer shows aftermath; Virgil depicts ongoing war