1. The Iliad and the Aeneid - A Comparative Study
It is written in Latin language. ... Juno, harboring feelings of vengeance against the Trojans, impedes Aeneas's mission by inciting a romance between Aeneas and Dido and then a war between the Trojans and the Latins, causing suffering for the hero, his fleet, and many whom they encounter on the way. ... In the second half of the epic the climax is when Turnus kills Pallas, inciting the lethal vengeance of Aeneas. ... In the second half, the war between the Trojans and the Latins comes down to a duel between Aeneas and Turnus. ... MotifsĀ of the poem are prophecies and predictions; foundi...
- Word Count: 8864
- Approx Pages: 35
- Grade Level: High School