Roman Value Of Troy Aeneas
Pietas: The Roman value for dutifulness, mainly the idea of patriotism. Roman values have been observed as some of the most impressive morals people have held. They reflect a sense of nationalism and determination uncommon in many other cultures. The greater good of Rome was always put before individual desires. This was not an idea forced onto the people of the time, it was something ingrained in Roman culture. At the fall of Troy Aeneas, the son of Venus, was instructed to go and found a new empire. His destiny could not be stopped by romance or even his own family. Aeneas was fated to not only found Rome, but bring values to the soon-to-be empire.
As the city around him began to burn, Aeneas slept with the city. The Trojan horse had been …show more content…
Carthage was a thriving city that was quickly becoming the world super power. Virgil described the people bustling around the city like “bees in early summer that work at the blooming meadows under the sun” (1.520-521.62). They were led by Dido, a powerful queen that led fearlessly. She was introduced by Virgil saying, “[A] queen aglow with beauty…like Diana urging her dancing troupes along…” (1.599-602.64). She was incredible in power and beauty. Not only did they fall for each other on sight, but Venus ensured their relationship by sending Cupid, god of love, to Dido’s temple. They fell deeply in love. They later married in a cave. However, even through the haze of love, Aeneas knew his fate laid elsewhere. Jove sent Mercury to tell him that he “owes him[Ascanius] Italy’s realm, the land of Rome!” (4. 343.137) Aeneas roused his troops to leave Carthage to search for his long awaited land. Virgil describes “Rumor” anthropomorphically, saying that she flies through the city like fire. Eventually word got to Dido. She was outraged. She went to Aeneas in a blaze of fury throwing accusations at him, saying that he never loved her. Aeneas kept cool, dedicated to destiny. He tried to explain to her it was his duty assigned to him by the gods. No matter her complaining, he had to stick to the mission he was assigned to. He had to put the future of Troy before that of his love life. Even as she killed herself out of despair, he slept as his ship set off to
As the city around him began to burn, Aeneas slept with the city. The Trojan horse had been …show more content…
Carthage was a thriving city that was quickly becoming the world super power. Virgil described the people bustling around the city like “bees in early summer that work at the blooming meadows under the sun” (1.520-521.62). They were led by Dido, a powerful queen that led fearlessly. She was introduced by Virgil saying, “[A] queen aglow with beauty…like Diana urging her dancing troupes along…” (1.599-602.64). She was incredible in power and beauty. Not only did they fall for each other on sight, but Venus ensured their relationship by sending Cupid, god of love, to Dido’s temple. They fell deeply in love. They later married in a cave. However, even through the haze of love, Aeneas knew his fate laid elsewhere. Jove sent Mercury to tell him that he “owes him[Ascanius] Italy’s realm, the land of Rome!” (4. 343.137) Aeneas roused his troops to leave Carthage to search for his long awaited land. Virgil describes “Rumor” anthropomorphically, saying that she flies through the city like fire. Eventually word got to Dido. She was outraged. She went to Aeneas in a blaze of fury throwing accusations at him, saying that he never loved her. Aeneas kept cool, dedicated to destiny. He tried to explain to her it was his duty assigned to him by the gods. No matter her complaining, he had to stick to the mission he was assigned to. He had to put the future of Troy before that of his love life. Even as she killed herself out of despair, he slept as his ship set off to