Lines 223-237

Question 1

‘aethere summo’ and ‘vertice caeli’

from the heights of the air, and at the summit of heaven

Answer 1

Shows Jupiter’s worldwide perspective.

Question 2

‘pectore’

heart

Answer 2

Shows Jupiter is worried by the Libyan situation.

Question 3

‘tristior’

saddened

Answer 3

Used to describe Venus- juxtaposition to her usual role as a fun goddess. She has come here as a mother.

Question 4

‘…oculos suffusa…’

her bright eyes filled with tears

Answer 4

Suffusa is a ppp, and takes a direct object- very irregular.

A passive action is being described as active, which shows how Venus is using her tears to try and manipulate Jupiter.

Question 5

‘qui’

you who

Answer 5

emphatic- Venus is using it to flatter Jupiter by saying that he controls everyone and everything, so he could of course help Aeneas.

Question 6

‘fulmine terres’

who terrifies with your lightning bolt

Answer 6

Gods do not act out of love and kindness- they will use force to get their way.

Question 7

‘meus Aeneas’

Answer 7

An emotional touch of a mother fearing for her son.

Question 8

‘hinc…hinc…Romanos…ductores…qui…qui…’

Answer 8

Fully structured and well narrated speech shows how Venus is in complete control of what she is saying and is trying to manipulate him.

Question 9

What does Venus not mention in her speech?

Answer 9

Juno- it would be untactful.