In “The Aeneid”, Virgil describes to the Roman people, through an epic tell, how they came to be. How the great Roman civilization came into power, through the hardship and trials of the Trojan people. Virgil speaks to his people through this text to build pietas or dutifulness in an attempt to mature the virtue of his people. He also provides several examples of not only pietas, but constantia or perseverance as well, both of which are the characteristic traits that he wants his civilization to develop and nurture in an attempt to better the society. Another great virtue that Virgil focuses on throughout the story is firmitas or tenacity with examples from both Aeneas and the Trojan people. Topic Virgil provides several strong character examples
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After the devastating storm, Aeneas directs the remaining ships to head for the closest shore, which is the Libyan coast, where Aeneas starts to lift the spirits of his followers by providing food and wine to them. (point) Aeneas is at a challenging crossroads because he has just lost several of his ships and people that he cares deeply for, but he must also tend to his remaining followers and reinforce their will to continue their journey. He comforts his followers with these words (evidence) “Through all these misfortunes, these dangerous times, we head for Latium, where the fates hold peaceful lives for us: there Troy’s kingdom can rise again. Endure, and preserve yourselves for happier days.”(Virgil 1 204-207) (explanation 1) Basically, Aeneas conveys that we must continue to fight, to have perseverance if they want to achieve their duty of establishing a new Troy. (ex 2) He is reinforcing the Trojan commitment to find Latium, no matter how difficult it becomes. (ex 3) Virgil provides this example to reinforce his belief in pietas and constantia, that the Roman people must have Aeneas dutifulness and endurance to overcome whatever challenges face the Roman Empire. They must rise above whatever trials and misfortunes they face and conquer them with these virtues of pietas and constantia. (transition) Some may …show more content…
Aeneas had secretly been preparing his ships to sail once Jupiter reminded him of his destiny. (point) Dido confronts Aeneas, with what she has discovered and tries to persuade him to stay with her in Carthage. Aeneas refuses with this statement, (evidence) “I saw the god himself in broad daylight enter the city and these very ears drank of his words. Stop rousing our self and me with your complaints. I do not take course for Italy of my own free will (Virgil 4. 358-361)”. (explanation 1) Aeneas is declining Dido request to stay because of his duty to the Trojan people and the gods. (ex 2) Aeneas believes his people come first and his happiness does not negate the happiness of his people and they must achieve their destiny. (ex 3) Virgil provides this example to the Roman people to show that they must perform their duties with constantia and firmitas regardless of their situation, even though Aeneas was happy and content in Carthage his duty to his people is the responsibility he should be seeking. (transition) Aeneas still displays pietas and constantia for his responsibilities in this example, even though Jupiter had to remind him of his lapse in tenacity. Aeneas immediately gets back on track and begins preparing for their departure for Italy and full filling his destiny. Virgil is basically allowing his character to be human
After the devastating storm, Aeneas directs the remaining ships to head for the closest shore, which is the Libyan coast, where Aeneas starts to lift the spirits of his followers by providing food and wine to them. (point) Aeneas is at a challenging crossroads because he has just lost several of his ships and people that he cares deeply for, but he must also tend to his remaining followers and reinforce their will to continue their journey. He comforts his followers with these words (evidence) “Through all these misfortunes, these dangerous times, we head for Latium, where the fates hold peaceful lives for us: there Troy’s kingdom can rise again. Endure, and preserve yourselves for happier days.”(Virgil 1 204-207) (explanation 1) Basically, Aeneas conveys that we must continue to fight, to have perseverance if they want to achieve their duty of establishing a new Troy. (ex 2) He is reinforcing the Trojan commitment to find Latium, no matter how difficult it becomes. (ex 3) Virgil provides this example to reinforce his belief in pietas and constantia, that the Roman people must have Aeneas dutifulness and endurance to overcome whatever challenges face the Roman Empire. They must rise above whatever trials and misfortunes they face and conquer them with these virtues of pietas and constantia. (transition) Some may …show more content…
Aeneas had secretly been preparing his ships to sail once Jupiter reminded him of his destiny. (point) Dido confronts Aeneas, with what she has discovered and tries to persuade him to stay with her in Carthage. Aeneas refuses with this statement, (evidence) “I saw the god himself in broad daylight enter the city and these very ears drank of his words. Stop rousing our self and me with your complaints. I do not take course for Italy of my own free will (Virgil 4. 358-361)”. (explanation 1) Aeneas is declining Dido request to stay because of his duty to the Trojan people and the gods. (ex 2) Aeneas believes his people come first and his happiness does not negate the happiness of his people and they must achieve their destiny. (ex 3) Virgil provides this example to the Roman people to show that they must perform their duties with constantia and firmitas regardless of their situation, even though Aeneas was happy and content in Carthage his duty to his people is the responsibility he should be seeking. (transition) Aeneas still displays pietas and constantia for his responsibilities in this example, even though Jupiter had to remind him of his lapse in tenacity. Aeneas immediately gets back on track and begins preparing for their departure for Italy and full filling his destiny. Virgil is basically allowing his character to be human