Themes (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What does pietas, the fundamental Roman virtue, represent in the Aeneid?
What does pietas, the fundamental Roman virtue, represent in the Aeneid?
Duty to gods, family, and destined role
What epithet does Aeneas earn throughout the epic?
What epithet does Aeneas earn throughout the epic?
'Pius Aeneas' (dutiful Aeneas)
How does Roman pietas differ from the Greek concept of kleos?
How does Roman pietas differ from the Greek concept of kleos?
Pietas prioritises duty; kleos seeks glory
In Book 2, how does Aeneas demonstrate filial duty during Troy's fall?
In Book 2, how does Aeneas demonstrate filial duty during Troy's fall?
He carries his father Anchises from Troy
In the passion vs duty theme, what do Dido and Aeneas symbolically represent?
In the passion vs duty theme, what do Dido and Aeneas symbolically represent?
Dido passion; Aeneas duty
Where does Aeneas receive Anchises' prophecy revealing future Roman heroes?
Where does Aeneas receive Anchises' prophecy revealing future Roman heroes?
In the Underworld in Book 6
How is fate portrayed in the Aeneid?
How is fate portrayed in the Aeneid?
Absolute and inescapable for all
What does the Shield of Aeneas in Book 8 depict?
What does the Shield of Aeneas in Book 8 depict?
Rome's military history and Augustus' Actium
How is the Aeneid's 12-book structure related to the war and peace theme?
How is the Aeneid's 12-book structure related to the war and peace theme?
Books 1-6 wandering; Books 7-12 warfare
What role does Jupiter play amongst the gods in the Aeneid?
What role does Jupiter play amongst the gods in the Aeneid?
He represents fate and cosmic order
How is Juno characterised in her divine role?
How is Juno characterised in her divine role?
Embodiment of resistance and opposition
Which demonstrates the theme of suffering and sacrifice in the epic?
Which demonstrates the theme of suffering and sacrifice in the epic?
Creusa's loss, Dido's death, Pallas' death