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

An in depth and fully complete set of summary notes on the Athenian acropolis and the buildings on it which is a prescribed archaeological site in OCR Classical Civilisation Religion paper

All notes needed for the prescribed classical archaeological site of the sanctuary at Olympus and the Olympic Games festival in honour of Zeus.

This document outlines each Book of the Iliad in the OCR specimen with the main plot points and key moments. Reminding yourself of the key moments of the poem is a crucial step before moving on to more exam-focused revision activities such as essay plans. These summaries give you the foundation of knowledge you need to build good essay plans and gain a deeper understanding of the poem.

This is a complete Iliad Quote Bank, covering the Books of the poem included in the OCR specimen. It includes quotes by character and theme, as well as some criticism for each. Within each character and theme, the quotes are sorted into categories that one might find helpful as arguments / paragraphs in an essay. The characters and themes covered include: Achilles, Patroclus, Agamemnon, Menelaus, Priam, Paris, Hector, The Gods, Women, War and Heroism, Similes.

In-depth summary of every section of the Greek Religion and Democracy Paper worth 30% of the overall A-Level. Detailed notes.

Using this passage (Res Gestae 34 and 35) as a starting point, evaluate how effectively Augustus legitimised his position of power within the Roman state. [30 marks] - A* RESPONSE

2x Essay plans To what extent does the success of the Odyssey derive from its depictions of domestic life and characters of varying social status? - includes quotes, different characters, in depth analysis Aeneid - innovative or derivative? - essay plan

A* Essay - analysis about the theme of heroism in the Aeneid by Virgil OCR A-level World of the Hero course

A* ESSAY - An in depth analytical essay on suffering and pathos in the Aeneid and the Odyssey - includes quotes and literary techniques etc. To what extent is a sympathetic vision of life evident in Homer’s Odyssey? Show how Virgil and Homer convey pathos in the Aeneid and the Odyssey.

A* Essay on story-telling in the Odyssey