OCR • Classics: Classical Civilisation

Notes on: - concepts, values and behaviour of a Greek and Roman hero, the characterisation of major and minor characters, the role of Aeneas in Rome’s imperial destiny, the portrayal of war and the portrayal of different nations - Trojans, Greeks, Carthaginians, Italians

Notes on all the important events that take place within the required books for the exam, OCR board

Looking at the contexts seen within the Iliad, including notes on: the power of fate, the role of immortals and the relationship between immortals and mortals, family and friendship, hospitality and guest friendship (xenia), the relationships between men and women, parents and children, the part played by women in the epic and their position in society and the role of slaves

Notes on the key themes in the Iliad with examples - concept & behaviour of a hero, life in Troy & the Greek camp, portrayal of war, death & mortality, menis and reconciliation

Notes on the composition of the Iliad and contextual notes, as well as notes surrounding the discussion of the Homeric question

The literary techniques and composition of the Iliad, including specific terminology and examples used throughout the epic

A summary of the most important characters within the Iliad, including both major and minor characters, what books they featured in and the role they play

An in-depth look into the social, cultural and religious contexts that played a role within the Aeneid, including mention of the gods as well as women and their role

An in-depth look into how Virgil wrote the Aeneid, including summaries for nearly all the books (based on the course I study), the composition of the epic itself and techniques used.

Focusing on the historical and political background in which the Aeneid was written (the civil war & Augustus), the literary techniques within the epic and its composition, and the religious, social and cultural context to help enable your understanding