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

The following revision guide has been designed for OCR Classical Civilisations: Imperial Image and is intended for use by AS and A-Level students. It covers all five sections of the course: Octavian Comes to Rome Power Struggle Augustus’ Reign Augustus’ Legacy Later Representations of Augustus At the end of the guide, there are: Test Yourself Revision Questions Exam Overview Timeline Example Essay Questions that are listed from previous exam papers which students can complete Glossary List of Prescribed Sources Key Individuals It has been attached as both a PDF and Word Document

A collection of 13 high-attaining essays written for OCR’s A-Level specification for ‘Imperial Image’ (designed to be used by A-Level students, but can easily be adapted for the use of AS-Level students). This document consists of: 4 x 10 mark stimulus questions 4 x 20 mark short-essay response questions 5 x 30 mark extended-essay response questions, including use of scholarship Completed Essay Plan Booklet

A breakdown of all prescribed visual and literary sources into relevant themes (see below) for the OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘Imperial Image,’ intended for the use of AS/A-Level students. The themes included are: Religious Leader Relationship with Julius Caesar Pater Patriae Legacy and Later Representations Imperial Family Imperator Image in the Empire Golden Age Divi Filius Cultural Hero City of Rome Campaign against Mark Antony and Cleopatra This document is intended to highlight the sources which would be most relevant to include in essay questions, particularly the short-essay and extended response.

Designed for AS/A-Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘Imperial Image.’ The document contains fully-annotated notes on the Res Gestae, Poetry and Suetonius ‘Life of Augustus’ along with a summary sheet of the authors and their contextual information.