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The World of the Hero: Virgil (Component 1)
Quick questions on Dido and the tragedy of Book IV - OCR Classical Civilisation
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How does Virgil create pathos in this passage?Show answer
Refer to the passage. [10 marks]
What is dido undone by furor?Show answer
Dido is presented as a capable and dignified queen, the founder and ruler of Carthage, but her passion becomes a destructive furor (uncontrolled emotion):
What is q1?Show answer
Read a passage from Aeneid Book 4 describing Dido's death. How does Virgil create pathos in this passage? Refer to the passage.
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'The story of Dido shows the human cost of Rome's destiny.' To what extent do you agree? [marked out of 20; real H408/11 tariff is 30]
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