Horace Book 1 Satire 1

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What is the main concept of this Satire?
Discontent and Greed
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What is the anecdote he gives to Maecenas?
Sailor and Soldier, get swapped, dont really want to swap, just complaining
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Horace now gives a fable to the audience, what is it?
The Fable of the hardworking ant
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explain this fable.
People should work hard for what they want, and then be satisfied with the end result
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There is a main life-style following in this, what is it?
Epicureanism - living within natures limits, not being excessive
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Horace says that people who are never satisfied will never be happy, who does he compare them to?
Tantalus
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What does Horace say is the best thing to do with your money?
Spend it on necessities
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Explain the ring composition in this satire.
People should be happy with their lot - explains why and digresses - returns to point, be satisfied with your lot
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What is the moral of the story?
Greed for the sake of Greed is pointless
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Card 2

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What is the anecdote he gives to Maecenas?

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Sailor and Soldier, get swapped, dont really want to swap, just complaining

Card 3

Front

Horace now gives a fable to the audience, what is it?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

explain this fable.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

There is a main life-style following in this, what is it?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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