VIRGIL Flashcards
Aneas has been shown a long line of Roman heroes by his father Anchises. What does he then see?
A young man, outstanding in his beauty and shining armour but his expression was not happy
‘Who is that father, who is thus accompanying the man as he walks?’
Elder Marcellus, whom Aneas’ father was just talking about
What did Anea ask his father?
‘Is he his son or is he one of the descendants from this great race?’
What did Aneas complain about?
‘What a noise of his companions around him!’
How were Marcellus’ emotions described?
A black night flying around his head with its sad shadow
What did Anchises begin to answer as his eyes welled up?
- ‘Oh child, do not ask about the huge grief of your descendants’
- The fates will only show him to the earth and will not allow him to exist any longer
Why did Marcellus have to die?
The gods could not let him live too long or the Romans would have been too powerful
What would no one do to Marcellus?
Confronted him when he was armed with impunity
What did Anchises say towards the end to his son?
‘if only you would somehow break free from your harsh fate, you will be a Marcellus’
What will Anchises do for Marcellus?
- scatter purple flowers and at least heap the spirit of my descendant with these gifts, and fulfil this pointless duty
