The following documents consist of a break-down of all the key themes found within the epic and of the characters. Quotes are found alongside analysis of passages, with supporting scholarship where appropriate. These have been designed for ‘The World of the Hero’ Paper (OCR: A-Level Classical Civilisation).
Themes that are included:
- Moral values implicit in the Aeneid (including pietas and furor)
- Importance of Fate and Destiny
- Portrayal of War
- Portrayal of Different Nations
- Role of the Immortals
- Family
- Friendship
- Relationship between Mortals and Immortals
- Relationships between Men and Women
- Relationships between Parents and Children
- Role of Women (and their position in society)
- Historical and Political Context (Promotion of Augustus, Promotion of the Roman Empire, Augustus’ rise to power)
NB: David West’s translation has been used when creating this document
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