Heros

• Who is the hero in Virgil's work?

  Aeneas
• What type of character is Aeneas in Homer’s work?

  He is a brave and religious Trojan prince
• How does Virgil's adaptation of Aeneas differ from Homer’s portrayal?

  Virgil had more freedom to shape Aeneas' character
• What qualities were needed in Virgil's day compared to Homer’s heroes?

  Virgil's heroes needed different abilities for Rome's organization
• What was Aeneas' primary goal in reaching the promised land?

  To ensure all his companions are safe
• How does Aeneas differ from Homeric heroes in terms of social behavior?

  Aeneas is portrayed as a social man
• What is Aeneas' approach to leadership?

  He cares for others and leads his society
• What does Aeneas' epithet 'pius' signify?

  It means he is dutiful and devoted to others
• What does 'pius' indicate about Aeneas' priorities?

  He puts others' needs before his own interests
• What are the loyalties Aeneas subordinates his desires to?

  • To the gods and their requirements
  • To his country (patriotism)
  • To his family (a Roman quality)
  • To his friends
  • To his subordinates
• What does Homer define as the age of heroes?

  A time of exceptional qualities in men
• What two qualities are central to warrior culture in Homer?

  Prowess and honour
• What is the essential attribute of a hero according to Homer?

  Prowess
• What is the essential aim of a hero in Homer’s view?

  Honour
• How do values and actions relate to honour in Homeric culture?

  They define or realize honour
• How are the qualities needed for heroism described in Homer?

  Completely different from later standards
• What is the main standard of behaviour for Homeric heroes?

  The honour of the individual
• What must a Homeric hero be true to?

  Himself and his reputation
• What must a Homeric hero do to preserve his honour?

  Act in accordance with his values
• What should a Homeric hero not do?

  Fall below what is required of him
• What quality must a Homeric hero possess?

  Bravery
• How is the behaviour of a Homeric hero characterized?

  Impetuous and spontaneous
• How does a Homeric hero's behaviour relate to others?

  It modifies his own glory and prowess
• How would a Homeric hero be perceived in Roman society?

  Hopelessly out of place
• Who are two examples of Homeric heroes?

  Achilles and Odysseus
• What qualities did Achilles and Odysseus possess?

  Bravery, pride, and self-sacrifice
• What does Aeneas recognize about himself regarding the Trojan horse?

  His own gullibility
• What is Aeneas prepared to do in Book 2 and Books 9-12?

  Prepared to die
• How does Aeneas regain energy during the collapse of Troy?

  As Troy is on the brink of collapse
• Who does Aeneas listen to that helps check his anger?

  His mother Venus
• What does Aeneas do for his father and son in Book 2?

  Rescues them
• What does Aeneas do after listening to Hector's ghost in Book 2?

  He does not take this advice
• What does Aeneas perform before burying bodies in Book 11?

  A sacrifice to Juno
• What does Aeneas constantly display throughout the epic?

  Displays of pietas
• What does Aeneas do to avenge Pallas and ensure Rome's future greatness?

  Kills Turnus
• What is the purpose of Aeneas avenging Pallas?

  To ensure future greatness of Rome
• What does Aeneas aim to impose through his actions after avenging Pallas?

  Settled patterns of peace and war
• What does Aeneas succumb to during the burning of Troy?

  Furor
• In which book does Aeneas succumb to furor as Troy burns?

  Book 2
• Why was virgil writing

  Virgil was writing to emulate Homer and to create a Roman hero for his own time