Stylistic Features 31-39

Question 1

Disciplina

Answer 1

Again translated as training but also implies secret knowledge only initiates gain

Question 2

animas transire

Answer 2

Like the alphabet another reference to the Greek world, phythagorean philosophy had similar beliefs about the transmigration of souls or metempsychosis. Aristotle states early Greek philosophers borrowed many of their beliefs from the celts.

Question 3

atque hoc maxime

Answer 3

-Wants to give emphasis to fact that this belief in metempsychosis led Druids to be especially courageous since they did not fear death

Question 4

multa praeterea…disputant

Answer 4

Caesar gives us clear evidence of the Druids advanced learning: astronomy, practical philosophy, theology generally.

Can sense his respect for these people in the 4 clauses, all beginning with ANAPHORA of de

Question 5

et iuventuti tradunt

Answer 5

Caesar succinctly reminds us of their teaching and that they ensure all the wisdom is passed down from one generation to another through memory