Portrayal of war Flashcards
1
Q
How old was Virgil during the civil war?
A
21 when theu started and 40 when they ended with the death of Antony
experienced war for most of his adult life
2
Q
Virgil’s thoughts on war
A
questions Homeric ideal of unthinking pursuit of war for personal glory
he sees it more as a means to restore civilisation (does this by showing Aeneas as a hero who avoids conflicts)
3
Q
Symbolism of war in Aeneid
A
V interupts narrative in Bk 7 with “I shall speak of wars … for me this is the birth of higher order of things”
