Different Nations

• Who were the victims of the gods in the destruction of Troy?

  The Trojans
• How are the Trojans depicted in the frieze of the temple of Juno?

  As victims of the gods in Troy's destruction
• What does Sinon deceive the Trojans with?

  The wooden horse
• What qualities are attributed to the Trojans in their defense of Troy?

  Courageous and long-suffering
• What does Dido say about Troy?

  Troy is famous for the valour of its men
• How do the Trojans fight during the siege?

  They fight bravely to defend the camp
• Who respects Aeneas for his fighting and piety?

  The Greek Diomedes
• What advice does Diomedes give to the Italians regarding Aeneas?

  Not to resist him
• What criticism do the Trojans face regarding their masculinity?

  They are ridiculed for their effeminacy
• Who calls Aeneas a second Paris?

  Iarbas
• What does Numanus criticize about the Trojans?

  Their love of dancing and bright clothing
• What does Turnus call Aeneas?

  An 'effeminate Phrygian'
• What do Juno and Jupiter agree about the Trojans' future?

  Their language and customs will be subsumed
• What does Juno imply about the Trojans in her statement, "Troy has fallen - let it lie"?

  That Trojans are inferior to Italians
• What is suggested about the 'manly courage of Italy' in relation to the Trojans?

  It will dominate over the Trojans
• Who is the inspirational leader of Carthage?

  Dido
• What does the worker bee simile suggest about Carthaginian society?

  It indicates a purposeful society with structure
• What aspects portray Carthage as civilized and wealthy?

  Theatre, law courts, and harbour
• What materials indicate the wealth of Carthage?

  Silver, gold, and purple couches
• How does Venus describe the Carthaginians?

  As 'the double-tongued people of Tyre'
• What does the murder of Sychaeus by Pygmalion suggest about Carthaginian character?

  It indicates they are treacherous
• How are the Carthaginians described in terms of warfare?

  They are 'fierce in war'
• Why are the Carthaginians considered a threat to the Romans?

  Due to their vengeful nature and military strength
• What does the celebration of the Greeks' win in Troy signify for the Trojans/Romans?

  It signals trouble for them
• How is the dress of the Carthaginians described?

  As over-elaborate and effeminate
• What comparison is made when Aeneas begins to dress like the Carthaginians?

  It is compared to Antony in Egypt
• How are Greeks characterized by Trojans and Italians?

  Deception, treachery, and cowardice
• What does Laocoon express about Greeks?

  Fear of Greeks bearing gifts
• What does Aeneas say about Trojans and Greek arts?

  Trojans were not familiar with Greek arts
• How does Pyrrhus/Neoptolemus exemplify heroism?

  Through murderous 'furor' and disrespect
• What is suggested about the model of heroism in the text?

  It is outdated and counter to Roman culture
• Who supports the destruction of Troy?

  Juno, Neptune, and Jupiter
• What does Turnus mock about the Greeks?

  Their cowardice hiding in a horse
• How do Italians differ from Greeks in conflict according to Turnus?

  Italians pursue open and direct conflict
• What talents are implied to belong to the Greeks?

  Sculpture, astronomy, and oratory
• What skills are attributed to Romans in contrast to Greeks?

  Government, peace, and war prowess
• What is Evander's origin?

  Greek (Arcadian)
• What does Evander's Greek origin suggest?

  Some good qualities might be present
• How do Trojans come to terms with their past?

  Through ties of xenia with Evander
• What is the ultimate mission of the Trojans?

  To found Rome