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November 9
Books I-II
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What is Aeneas' emotional state as the poem opens?
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Why is Aeneas lost?
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How does Virgil use fire and wind to tell the story?
What do fire and wind symbolize?
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What other symbols are present?
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How does Virgil's depiction of the gods differ from
that of Homer?
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What kind of friendship does Aeneas have with Dido?
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What is the meaning of the II.728-29?
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November 13
Books III-IV
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Why does Aeneas find it so difficult to establish his
colony?
- Why does Aeneas reject Dido?
- In what ways is Dido a tragic figure? What does her death symbolize?
- Describe the extent of Aeneas' free will.
- How does Virgil use omens to tell his story?
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November 16
Books V-VI
- How is fire still being used as a leitmotif of the work?
- Find three different passages from the poem that
epitomize its meaning.
- What is the significance of Palinurus' death?
- Why must Aeneas descend into hell?
- Is Aeneas heroic?
- Compare the suffering of Aeneas with that of Achilles.
- What do the two gates of Sleep represent?
- What is Aeneas' motto?
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November 20
Books VII-VIII
We will focus on two recurring themes:
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Masculine vs. Feminine Forces
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Know Thyself vs. Duty to the gods
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November 27
Books IX-X
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Turnus represents ___ in Aeneas' hero
journey.
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The most important lesson Virgil
teaches us through this work is ___.
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How is fire still a leitmotif for the
poem?
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Be prepared to tell us who is on
each side of the war.
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November 30
Books XI-XII
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