Characters
Who's destiny is to establish Rome in order to fulfill his destiny?
Aeneas
Where does Aeneas travel to visit his father?
The Underworld
"Let me clasp your hand, my father, let me---- I beg you, don't withdraw from my embrace!"
Aeneas (line 805-806)
Why did Juno burn the ships, what was her end goal?
Who is the queen of Carthage
Dido
What is offered to the gods for entry into the Underworld?
"will no walls ever again be called the walls of Troy? We're never again to see the rivers Hector loved, the Simois and the Xanthus? No, come, action! Help me burn these accursed ships to ashes."
Juno (699-702)
Do you think that Aeneas is a good leader? Why or why not?
For why he is: He honors his father's death, he is committed to establishing Rome, his men are loyal and makes sacrifices for the greater good
For why he would not be: He loses men along the way, takes too much time in Sicily with the games
Who is honored with the Funeral games and who Aeneas wants to see in the underworld?
Anchises
Boat race, foot race, boxing, and an archery competition.
"Tragic Dido, so, was the story true that came my way? I heard you were dead...you took the final measure with a sword."
Aeneas (line 528-531)
Why does Palinurus die and was it justified death?
Full points for mention of Jupiter and Palinurus falling asleep
Who is the god that disguises themselves as a trojan woman in order to burn Aeneas ships?
Juno
How do the Trojan woman challenge Aeneas journey?
They burn the ships
"There is no such treachery here---just calm down--- no threat of force in our weapons. The huge guard at the gates can howl for eternity from his cave, terrifying the bloodless shades, Persephone keep her chasisty safe at home behind her uncle's door."
Sibyl (line 456-461)
What role do the gods play in this text and how is it similar or different to previous texts?
Full points for stating a similarity like Juno and Poseidon or any difference in the amount of divine involvement.
Who is the oracle of Apollo and guides Aeneas in the Underworld?
Sibyl
Who is awarded the prize for the foot race?
Salius
"My love of glory, my pride still holds strong, not beaten down by fear. It's slow old age, that's what dogs me now. But if I were now the man I was, full of youth that spurs that bantam there, cocksure and strutting so--- I'd need no bribe of a prize bull to bring me out. I have no use for trophies."
Entellus (line 440-447)
Was Dido or Aeneas a reflection of true/real love?