A Level Aeneid - Classicalia

Complete A Level Course

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40 of 40 lessons available • All topics complete ✓

Topic 1

Introduction to the Aeneid

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The whole narrative - story summary

Virgil and the literary tradition

Homeric influence

Epic structure and composition

Key literary techniques

Topic 2

Books 1 & 2 - Flight from Troy

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Book 1 in detail

Book 2 in detail

Key themes: pietas, fate, destiny

Characters: Aeneas, Dido, Juno

Literary techniques in Books 1 & 2

Topic 3

Book 4 - The Tragedy of Dido

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Book 4 in detail

Dido's characterisation

Love vs duty: pietas vs furor

Relationships between men and women

Literary techniques in Book 4

Topic 4

Book 6 - The Underworld

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Book 6 in detail

The parade of heroes and Rome's destiny

Role of fate and destiny

The immortals and mortal-immortal relationships

Literary techniques in Book 6

Topic 5

Books 7 & 8 - War in Italy Begins

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Book 7 in detail

Book 8 in detail

Portrayal of different nations

The Shield of Aeneas and Roman destiny

Literary techniques in Books 7 & 8

Topic 6

Books 9 & 10 - War Intensifies

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Book 9: Nisus and Euryalus

Book 10: Pallas, Lausus, Mezentius

Portrayal of war

Family and friendship

Literary techniques in Books 9 & 10

Topic 7

Books 11 & 12 - Resolution

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Book 11 in detail

Book 12 in detail

Aeneas vs Turnus: concepts of a hero

Pietas vs furor - the epic's conclusion

Women in the Aeneid: Camilla, Lavinia, Amata

Topic 8

Augustan Context

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The civil war and political background

Augustus' rise to power

Virgil's relationship to Augustus

Promotion of the Roman Empire

Modern interpretations of the Aeneid

Essay Writing Guides

Master the art of Classical Civilisation essays

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Passage-based analysis with close textual reference

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30-Mark Essays

Extended essays with comprehensive evaluation

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