Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4
What case is “animum” in the line “furens animi”?
What effect does Vergil achieve by referring to Dido as 'inflamed by love, pursued by some god' due to her increased suffering?
What is the Latin word for "heart" that is used in the context of love and emotions throughout the Aeneid?
Which Latin word means "queen" as referenced in the Aeneid, Book 4?
In this passage, how does Virgil use Dido’s words to build tension within the plot?
In which way does Vergil's diction when referring to Dido's love for Aeneas as “vulnus alit venis et caeco carpitur igni” affect its portrayal?
In translating "moriens invitus," (line 285) which choice best maintains Aeneas' complex motivation while acknowledging his reluctance to leave Carthage?
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In what way does Vergil utilize diction to portray the gravity of Dido’s love for Aeneas in this passage?
In contrast to previous moments in 'Aeneid' Book IV, how does Vergil alter metric variations during lines [insert specific passage] where he depicts an escalating argument between Dido and Aeneas?
Considering Virgil lived during the transition from Republic to Empire in Rome, how might Aeneas embodying both heroism and vulnerability resonate with citizens experiencing this shift?