Horace Book 2 Satire 6

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What is the main concept of this Satire?
The comparison of country and city life
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Horace prayed for something what was it and what did he recieve?
He prayed for a little land and received more than enough
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He gives a satirical anecdote, what is about and what does it mean?
it is about a man owning the farm he used to work on, hard work pays off
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What are the bad points of the city made in this Satire? (6)
He has to do WORK/ status struggle/ barging through crowds/ abuse from strangers/ dealing with other peoples problems/ time goes too fast
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what does he want to do with his days?
Spend them reading in the country where time moves slower
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How does Horace say he can treat his slaves in this Satire?
He can treat them well
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The country and city mouse anecdote: Explain
The city mouse visits, is not satisfied with this plain living/ invites country mouse back to the city/ they get there and it is extravagent/ they nearly get eaten by the dogs/ the country mouse returns home where he is happier and safer
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What is Horace saying about the city and overindulgence?
Overindulgence is dangerous and City life is bad for a person
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Card 2

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Horace prayed for something what was it and what did he recieve?

Back

He prayed for a little land and received more than enough

Card 3

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He gives a satirical anecdote, what is about and what does it mean?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What are the bad points of the city made in this Satire? (6)

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

what does he want to do with his days?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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