Virgil as the Narrator Flashcards
1
Q
What can Virgil’s controlling narration be otherwise described as? 👮♀️
A
His ‘Authorial persona’
2
Q
What understanding comes with Virgil’s Authorial Persona?
A
A comprehension of the divinely destined course of history
3
Q
Which Scholar talks about the idea of the Authorial Persona and Prescience of Virgil? 🐕
A
Segal
4
Q
According to Segal, what does Authorial Prescience align with and why? ⚡️
A
Segal says “Authorial Prescience is Divine Prescience”
1) It implies a degree of identification with Jupiters huge knowledge + power over human affairs
