Latin J282,05 November 2020

1. Polites′ Tragic Death | Desperate flight through the palace, relentless pursuit by Pyrrhus, final collapse before Priam, violent and gruesome execution.

2. Priam’s Brutal Murder | Dragged to the altar, helplessness in his final moments, loss of status and dignity, dramatic contrast between past and present.

3. Aeneas’ Escape from Troy | Increasing danger as flames spread, urgency to protect his family, final desperate departure.

4. Aeneas’ Leadership in Crisis | Planning a meeting point, sacred significance of the location, efforts to maintain order amidst chaos.

5. Religious Piety in Aeneid 2 | Aeneas’ respect for sacred objects, purification before handling the Penates, Roman values of duty and devotion.

6. Creusa’s Mysterious Disappearance | Aeneas′ frantic search, repeated calls, supernatural vision, sorrow and resignation at her loss.