Lines 506-511 Notes Flashcards
Collapse of the City (alliteration)
The cacophony of the alliteration on ‘c’ emphasises the din of the collapsing walls of the city
Rhythm of the lines
Line 507 is mainly spondaic as Priam watches with heavy sadness what happens to Troy. Line 508 is mostly dactylic reflecting the rampaging Greeks as they smash into the inner chambers of the palace.
How does Virgil emphasise the futility of Priam’s actions?
- His age and weakness is highlighted with ‘senior’ and ‘trementibus aevo’ . He is too old to fight.
How does Virgil emphasise the futility of Priam’s actions?
‘Nequiquam’ (in vain) and ‘inutile’ (useless) show that his efforts will have no good outcome
How does Virgil emphasise the futility of Priam’s actions?
The future participle ‘moriturus’ (about to die) shows that his fate is certain there is no way he can win
How does Virgil emphasise the futility of Priam’s actions?
Yet he tries. We respect him, but perhaps also pity him as Furor takes hold of him
