Typicality of Theme and Character

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Test knowledge of themes and characters in the epics
Claude Gowan
Flashcards by Claude Gowan, updated more than 1 year ago
Claude Gowan
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Typical Roman Hero (5 main points) Pietas - care for cause and others Firmitas - Dedication to cause Severitas - Self-control (un-warlike) Clementia - Mercy (only fighting when needed) Prudentia - wisdom, innitiative
Typical Homeric Hero (4 main points) Arete - strength/skill in battle Time - recognition, often from prizes won Kleos - fame Moira - having a good fate
Typical of Dido Object of Pity - victim of Gods Loves Sychaeus Strong leader Wounded lover
Typical of Aeneas Devoted to his cause Devoted to his people and family Skilled in battle Famous
Typical of Juno Manipulative Hatred of Aeneas
Typical of Venus Protects Aeneas Seductive Worries a lot
Typical of Turnus Ruthless and violent Skilled in battle Disrespectful
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