A toast to Actium- Horace

Question 1

what was it

Answer 1

a poem to celebrate victory at Actium

Question 2

How did Horace’s allegiance change

Answer 2

fought on the side of Brutus in the army but after the battle of Phillipi, was on Augustus’ side

Question 3

what is the summary of the poem

Answer 3

festive atmosphere waiting for triumph

Question 4

how do they describe Antony in the poem

Answer 4

made un-Roman by a shameful foreign woman

Question 5

What did they say had happened to M.A in the poem

Answer 5

deserted by supporters

Let-down by undisciplined troops

Defeated by a general greater than Marius and the Scipios

Question 6

How does the poem end?

Answer 6

saying why delay the triumph while M.A flees?

Question 7

what do they say for everyone to do?

Answer 7

drink wine to allay any fears

Question 8

Who is not actually named?

Answer 8

M.A- ‘a Roman’ (one who failed Rome)

Cleopatra- ‘Woman’ (shameful and foreign)

Question 9

what is not referenced

Answer 9

civil wars

Question 10

what are the 2 key themes that link to this

Answer 10

Actium

imperator- strong military leader