Aeneid 2 Flashcards

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Who narrates Books 2 and 3 of the Aeneid?

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Aeneas himself narrates Books 2 and 3 of the Aeneid.

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What does Aeneas narrate in Books 2 and 3 of the Aeneid?

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He narrates the fall of Troy and the voyages of the surviving Trojans.

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What literary elements does Aeneid 2 echo?

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Aeneid 2 echoes Greek tragedy, including elements from lost plays by Sophocles and Euripides' Trojan Women and Hecuba.

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What is the role of Creusa in Aeneid 2?

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Creusa's role is similar to the dea ex machina at the end of a play.

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What happens in Lines 1-56 of Aeneid 2?

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Aeneas begins his story and tells of the discovery of the wooden horse on the beach.

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Who are the Myrmidons and Dolpians?

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The Myrmidons are Achilles' men, and the Dolpians are those of Achilles' son Pyrrus.

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How do the Trojans view Ulysses/Odysseus?

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The Trojans hate and despise Ulysses/Odysseus for his treachery.

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What is the significance of the Trojan horse in art and literature?

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The Trojan horse is mentioned three times in the Odyssey, found in the epic cycle, and Roman drama.

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Who is Laocoon and what is his role in Aeneid 2?

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Laocoon features in the epic cycle and a tragedy by Sophocles. Virgil creatively assigns his role, usually given to Cassandra, to Laocoon.

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What happens in Lines 57-199 of Aeneid 2?

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Shepherds bring in Sinon, a Greek warrior who deceives the Trojans into believing the horse is a sacred offering.