Virgil's Aeneid: Lines 430-445 Notes Flashcards
What does ‘qualis’ introduce?
One of the most famous Virgilian epic similes
Who are the bees a direct comparison to?
The Carthaginians working to build the city
The simile is a paradigm. What is a paradigm?
An example or pattern
What is the bees simile a paradigm of?
A perfect society
How does the bees simile relate to the Carthaginians?
Hard-working, patriotic, disciplined community all like- minded working to a noble end. Lots of workers. Everyone has a job and don’t have time for time wasters. Atmosphere is ‘buzzing’ and teaching youths skills
What is a drone?
Non-working male bee with the purpose of mating with the queen or stuffing their faces
What does the drones refer to?
Gods
How does Aeneas feel about the Carthaginians’ success?
Jealous - they have a head start against Rome though he doesn’t know that
What parallels are drawn between Aeneas and the Carthaginians?
Both driven by storms. Both assured a new beginning in safe surroundings
What does Servius say about groves?
Usually sacred, an appropriate place to build a temple
What did Juno tell Carthaginians to look for when choosing a site to build a city?
A buried horse’s head
What was a horse a sign of?
Prosperity and extreme wealth
‘Qualis’ indicates what sort of literary device?
Simile
What other techniques are in the simile?
Anaphora of ‘aut’/ polysyndeton
What is ‘O’ a sign of?
An exclamation or prayer-like
