The Aeneid - Important Quotations Flashcards
“the fierce…
“and unforgetting anger of Juno.” Book one, established her issues with Aeneas
“join me in…
cherishing the people of Rome, the rulers of the world.” Book one, elevates the Roman race, echoes RD Williams, “major intention of the Aeneid was to glorify Virgil’s own country”
“They were like…
bees… busy in the sunshine all through the flowery meadow.” book one, bee simile shows productivity and collaboration, Virgil elevates the Carthaginians, shows them as a worthy opponent from the Punic Wars.
“Why did your arm…
not strike me down… In death on the battlefield.” book one, shows Aeneas’ furor, wishing he had died in the glory of the battle
“Shared his meat…
with a Hero’s generosity.” book one, shows Aeneas’ piety and characterises him as a Homeric hero, links to Augustus, he understands the meaning of loyalty to his men, links to his social reforms, leadership is about reform and duty.
