Paul F. Burke characterizes Turnus as which combination?

• A. Noble man of action (Hector) and selfish lover (Paris)
• B. Cunning ruler and merciless hunter
• C. Wise statesman and patient adviser
• D. Stoic outsider and reckless adventurer

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that Turnus is shown as a mix of noble battlefield virtue and personal, romantic drive. Paul F. Burke highlights Turnus as a figure whose courage and leadership in combat resemble Hector, the great warrior famed for honorable action. At the same time, Turnus can act from personal desire and vanity in ways that echo Paris, the lover whose passions complicate his nobility. This combination makes Turnus a layered character: brave and capable, yet also driven by romantic motives that can be selfish or impulsive. That nuanced blend is what Burke is signaling. The other descriptions point to single traits—ruler, statesman, stoic outsider, or reckless adventurer—that don’t capture this dual, Hector–Paris likeness.