Aeneus' Emotional Rollercoaster
Many scholars criticize the -Aeneid as being an interpretation of the Odyssey and Iliad through the eyes a Roman writer. Although similar events occur accompanied by familiar characters, Virgil does not utilize the same writing style of Homer. Virgil's writing represents a more sophisticated art of writing reflective of the time period. Aeneus' character does not share the same features of the Odysseus. Aeneus lacks the wits and leadership that Odysseus had. Aeneus molding into a leader occurred over the span of the book where as Odysseus was almost godlike. In contrast to Odysseus, Aeneus is a more sophisticated character that extracts many emotions from the reader. His adventures are generic but his actions and reactions are original. Aeneus takes us from his burning home to the underworld to the shores of Italy demonstrating unanticipated passions and feelings. During this journey of endurance, Aeneus actions and surrounding actions in rage the reader, while also withdrawing pity and the satisfaction of justice. A reader can start to sense feelings of hatred towards a character, but lack of such emotion would be robbing Aeneus of his satisfaction. When Aeneus retells the loss of his wife, Creusa, he says, "Sh
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Approximate Word count = 1733
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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