Vergil, Aeneid, Book 2

The abduction of Helen

The anger of Juno

The prophecy of the fall of Troy

The greed of the Greeks

It emphasizes the height from which Troy fell.

It creates a sense of rapid and violent downfall.

It highlights the beauty of the Trojan landscape.

It underscores the divine intervention in the war.

It leads to a stronger, more resilient Troy.

It confirms the Trojans' trust in the gods.

It causes the Trojans to bring about their own destruction.

It has no impact on the fall of Troy.

Aeneas

Pyrrhus (Neoptolemus)

Hector

Achilles

Alliteration creates rhythm, while metaphor provides historical context.

Alliteration emphasizes sound, while metaphor provides symbolic depth to the destruction.

Alliteration softens the tone, while metaphor highlights the positive aspects of war.

Alliteration and metaphor are rarely used together in the Aeneid.

It demonstrates the glory and honor of dying in battle.

It shows the costs of war, especially for non-combatants and leaders.

It illustrates the benefits of expanding the Roman Empire.

It has no relation to the theme of War and Empire.

To prove his loyalty to the Greeks

To ensure the destruction of Troy

To escape being sacrificed

To gain personal wealth and glory

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

Personification

The glory of war

The inevitability of fate

The cruelty of the gods

The tragedy of human suffering

Priam dies heroically in battle, symbolizing Trojan courage.

Priam is sacrificed to appease the gods, symbolizing religious devotion.

Priam is brutally murdered at an altar, symbolizing the end of Troy and the loss of piety.

Priam dies of old age, symbolizing the natural end of a dynasty.