Roman Literature Flashcards
1
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Who was Juvenal?, occupation?
A
Lawyer, he loved to complain about Rome, deeply disliked Domitian, wrote for educated rich people, monitored by the emperor
2
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who was Trimalchio? who was he written by?
A
Trimalchio was a wealthy and vulgar freedman, written by Petronius
3
Q
how is Trimalchio presented as vulgar
A
.he has a painting of himself outside his house being depicted with the gods
.painted with many golds and treasures
.there are many luxurious foods and seven courses
.saves the most important seat for himself rather than giving it to the most important guest
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4
Q
Who is Nasidienus Rufus who is he written by? what is he in?
A
.from Horace 2.8
.wealthy man who is keen to show himself what a great host he is by parading extravagant food
5
Q
ate
A
Horace 2.8
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