turnus Flashcards
(13 cards)
turnus’ initial opposition to aen
book 7 rages at aen’s arrival, spurred by allecto’s fury
impulsive aggression shows bravery but also recklessness
turnus rallies the latins
book 7
charasmatic leadership highlights his strength as a warrior though it fuels unecessary conflict.
turnus’ defiance of omens
book 7
turnus ignores divine warnings against war, driven by pride
hubris reveals his hamartia, prioritising personal glory over divine will and fate
turnus’ attack on the trojan camp
book 9 he assualts the camp in aen’s absence
courage and initiative as a warrior BUT aggression risks his mens’ lives recklessly
turnus kills pandarus and bitias
book 9
martial prowess is undeniable but his bloodlust suggests a lack of mercy, humanity and strategic restraint
turnus’ retreat from the trojan camp
book 9
forced to swim the tiber to escape trojan reinfocements
shows vulnerability, humanising him but exposing his overconfidence
turnus lured onto ship by juno
book 10
reliance on divine intervention suggests irrationality and weakness, undermining his independent heroism and strength.
turnus killing pallas
book 10
even takes his baldric as a trophy
victory showcases skill, but cruel gloating revelas arrogance and a lack of respect and is a poor winner
turnus’ plea to juno
book 10, begs juno to let him face aen showing his destermination
resolve reflects heroic ambition, but dependence on divine aif highlhights his limitations
turnus rejects drances’ peace proposal
book 11 scornfully dismisses drances’ call for truce, insisting war
pride, stubborness and refusal to compromise endangers his people
turnus accepts single combat
book 12
bravery reflects his honour but also reflects his desperation adn pride
turnus’ plea to juturna
book 12
begs his sister to stop interferign , accepting fate
resignation shows maturity and acceptance
turnus’ death
book 12 - dies in supplication and laments his fate
final humility humanises him but seen as a just cost for his pride and defiance
