Rome

• Who is Camilla in Roman mythology?

  A Volscian princess in the Aeneid
• What does Virgil emphasize about Camilla's upbringing?

  She was raised in the wild, not civilized
• What does Camilla's father do to ensure her survival as a baby?

  He ties her to a spear and throws her
• What does Camilla's choice to remain a maiden signify in Roman culture?

  Her rejection of adult womanhood
• How does Camilla differ from typical Roman women?

  She rejects traditional feminine roles
• What does Virgil's introduction of Camilla suggest about her character?

  She is marked as special and different
• How does Virgil portray Camilla's relationship with Diana?

  Diana is her protector and patron
• What does Camilla's death symbolize in the context of women warriors?

  Potential inferiority to male warriors
• What is the significance of the Aeneid in Roman literature?

  It is a great Roman epic poem
• What are the key features of Camilla's character as presented by Virgil?

  • Volscian princess
  • Rejects traditional feminine roles
  • Combines masculine and feminine traits
  • Godlike abilities in battle
  • Fierce warrior with a band of maidens
• What are the similarities and differences between Camilla's upbringing and that of a typical Roman girl?

  Similarities:

  • Both are female figures in Roman society
  • Both are subject to societal expectations

  
  

  Differences:

  • Camilla raised in the wild
  • Camilla trained in weapons, not domestic skills
  • Camilla chooses virginity over marriage
• How does Virgil's portrayal of Camilla challenge Roman ideals of femininity?

  By depicting her as a powerful warrior
• What does Camilla's desire for spoils of war reveal about her character?

  Her vulnerability to feminine passions
• What does Arruns' cowardly behavior during Camilla's death signify?

  Virgil's intention to evoke reader sympathy
• How does Virgil's description of battle contribute to the narrative of Camilla?

  It emphasizes her prowess and bravery
• What does the term 'aristeia' refer to in the context of Camilla's character?

  Her moment of greatest glory in battle
• What does Virgil imply about the nature of gender through Camilla's character?

  Gender can combine masculine and feminine traits
• What does the term 'Amazon' signify in Virgil's description of Camilla?

  A reference to famous female warriors
• How does Camilla's character reflect Roman cultural values regarding virginity?

  Her virginity symbolizes perpetual adolescence
• What is the significance of Camilla's last act before dying?

  It shows her leadership and self-control