Reading Period 22: April 6-12: The Aeneid

Long Read:

The Aeneid by Virgil, Books 10-12

Poem:

"Falling Asleep Over The Aeneid" by Robert Lowell

Creative Assignments:

Write your own "Falling Asleep Over The Aeneid" poem. You must give details from the scene in real life at the beginning and the end, like Lowell's yellowhammers and the great-aunt. In the middle, give as garbled a dreamlike confusion of images and characters from The Aeneid as you can. Put yourself in the scene, as Lowell does, and include dialogue, action, imagery, and emotions. You do not have to use the same rhyme scheme as the original poem, but you could!

OR

Take a look at these four pieces of art, inspired by The Aeneid. Choose one, and create your own imitation or copy of it, in any medium. Please only choose this one if you're going to take a serious run at creating art and thinking about the elements and style of each of these pieces.

The Trojan Women Setting Fire to the Fleet by Claude Lorrain, French, painting in Rome, 1643

Aeneas Fleeing Troy with Anchises, Creusa, and Ascanius by an anonymous enameler, France, 1530

Venus Giving Arms to Aeneas by Jean Cormu, France, 1704

The Dream of Aeneas by Salvator Rosa, Italy, 1660 (This is where the Tiber speaks to Aeneas)

Writing Assignment:

The rough draft of your argument paper is due on Tuesday. Bring two copies -- one for me and one for peer editing.

Quiz:

1. What important decision does Jupiter make about the upcoming battle?
2. He's worn out with two of his godwomenfolk fighting. Who?
3. Who kills Pallas, and what does he take as a prize?
4. How does Juno manage to save her favorite guy from Aeneas?
5. How are the Latins like the Greeks?
6. How are the Latins UNLIKE the Greeks?
7. Who is Camilla and why is she majestically awesome? (AND WHY DID THE MUPPETS NAME A CHICKEN AFTER HER?)
8. What two guys are going to duel in Book 12?
9. What will be decided by the duel?
10. Why did Aeneas take an arrow to the knee?
11. When Juno finally gives up her hatred for Aeneas, what does she want as a compromise?
12. What prevents Aeneas from being merciful in the end?