There are many similarities between the two becomes simply since Virgils’ Aeneid is based on Homers’ Iliad. The most important may have been that both poems present the importance of a friendship between to dear friends. Achilles and Patrclus in the Iliad and Aeneas and Pallus in the Aeneid. Both poems ultimately end with a hero and his foe for one final battle. Both poems also pursue, heroism, war, and honor.
The difference in the way that Virgil presented his work is that he was more focused on the heroes’ future destiny. Unlike Achilles, Aeneas is fighting for a much bigger purpose aside from avenging the death of his dear friend. Aeneas is seeking his ultimate destiny that not only he will benefit from, but that his people will also benefit
The difference in the way that Virgil presented his work is that he was more focused on the heroes’ future destiny. Unlike Achilles, Aeneas is fighting for a much bigger purpose aside from avenging the death of his dear friend. Aeneas is seeking his ultimate destiny that not only he will benefit from, but that his people will also benefit