Book 4 - Dido's downfall

Question 1

In one line, what happens in Book 4?

Answer 1

Dido falls in love with Aeneas who reciprocates after the Goddesses, Juno and Venus, intervene, however the book ends in Dido’s suicide after Aeneas’ fate to leave is re-asserted by Jupiter.

Question 2

What are the 8️⃣ main events from the beginning to the end of Book 4?

Answer 2

1) Dido gets advice and instigation from her Anna (sis)

2) Dido wanders the streets in her infatuation and soon begins to neglect her town

3) Juno suggests to Venus that Aeneas and Dido should wed. Venus agrees though knowing Aeneas fate.

4) Juno and Venus hatch the cave plan.

5) Aeneas, Dido, and other go hunting. Thunder hits, they’re separated, and they ❤️ in the cave

6) After Dido and Aeneas marry, Iarbas prays to Jupiter in desperation.

7) Jupiter sends Mercury to Aeneas, who reminds him of his fate.

8) Aeneas secretly forms a plan to leave, but Dido finds out. They argue.

Question 3

What is Book four known as? 😱

Answer 3

Dido’s downfall