World of the Hero - Aeneid Flashcards
What happens in Aeneid Book 1?
7 years after leaving Troy, Trojans are blown off course by a storm sent by Juno and end up in Carthage. Venus sends Cupid as Ascanius to make Dido fall in love with Aeneas.
What is the main event in Aeneid Book 2?
Aeneas recounts the fall of Troy, including how Sinon tricked the Trojans with the wooden horse. He escapes with Anchises and Ascanius after a dream from Hector, but his wife Creusa dies.
What occurs in Aeneid Book 4?
Jupiter reminds Aeneas of his mission, leading him to leave Dido, who subsequently kills herself.
What happens in Aeneid Book 6?
Aeneas visits the Sibyl at Cumae for a prophecy and to see his father in the underworld, where he speaks to several ghosts before seeing the unborn Roman heroes.
What is significant in Aeneid Book 7?
The Trojans arrive at the mouth of the Tiber, where King Latinus welcomes them and offers his daughter to Aeneas, but Juno intervenes, inciting anger and war.
What occurs in Aeneid Book 8?
Aeneas seeks help from Evander, who sends his son Pallas to fight alongside the Trojans. Venus provides Aeneas with new armor, including a shield made by Vulcan.
What happens in Aeneid Book 9?
Turnus attacks the Trojan camp. NIsus and Euryalus attempt to deliver a message to Aeneas but are killed. Turnus breaks into the camp but must escape.
What is the main event in Aeneid Book 10?
Aeneas returns with Pallas, who is killed by Turnus. Aeneas, enraged, kills many in revenge, including Lausus and Mezentius.
What occurs in Aeneid Book 11?
Both sides bury their dead, and Pallas’ body is returned to Evander. Drances suggests Turnus should face Aeneas alone, but the battle continues, and Camilla is killed.
What happens in Aeneid Book 12?
A truce for single combat is broken with Juturna’s help. Latinus’ city is attacked, Amata kills herself, and Turnus prepares to ambush Aeneas. Turnus begs for mercy, but Aeneas kills him upon noticing Pallas’ sword belt.
How is the structure of The Aeneid described?
The first half mirrors the Odyssey, while the second half mirrors the Iliad. It is written in dactylic hexameter.
What is the role of narration in The Aeneid?
Narrator intervention includes appeals to the muses, gods, himself/reader, and flashbacks.
How are speeches used in The Aeneid?
Speeches serve as another form of narrator intervention, including prophecies, battle speeches, and dying words.
What are two examples of ekphrasis in The Aeneid?
Aeneas’ shield (Book 8) and Pallas’ sword belt (Book 10).
How is Aeneas depicted as a post-Homeric hero?
He acts with consideration for his heirs, consults the gods often, shows pietas rather than furor, and is reluctant to fight.
In what ways is Aeneas depicted?
As a leader, a lover, and a family man, showing deep emotions and responsibilities.
What are some examples of Aeneas’ pietas?
Leaving Troy, leaving Dido, and Anchises’ account.
What is the role of the immortals in The Aeneid?
To ensure fate is followed, create suspense, and convey messages.
Why are family relationships important in The Aeneid?
They reflect the continuity of the Roman race, highlight the tragedy of war, and Augustus encouraged worship of his lineage.
What is the role of women in The Aeneid?
Women convey the tragedies of war and are often presented as objects to be traded. Allecto personifies destructive jealousy, seen through Dido and Amata.
What does Hardie say about Aeneas?
“Aeneas is forced into a mission by circumstances beyond his control.”
What does Hall say about Aeneas?
“Aeneas is a pious hero.”
What does Semple say about Virgil?
“Virgil hated war.”
“What does Morgan say about women in The Aeneid?
“Women help generate the plot.”
