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Who did Virgil write the Aeneid for?
When Octavian assumed the honorific title Augustus and established the Roman Empire in 27 BCE, he commissioned Vergil to write an epic poem to glorify Rome and the Roman people, and he worked on the twelve books of “The Aeneid” throughout the last ten years of his life.
What type of character does Virgil portray?
Virgil portrays Aeneas as a Trojan hero; a warrior who will lead his people to safety, found a new Trojan state, and establish order in his and his countryman’s lives.
Who did Virgil draw his ideas from?
Aeneas
Virgil’s models were the Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer. The first six books, narrating the wanderings of Aeneas, draw material from the Odyssey; the last six, narrating the warfare in Italy which was waged by Aeneas and his followers to establish themselves there, have the Iliad as their model.
What was Virgil’s purpose in writing The Aeneid?
Virgil wrote the Aeneid during what is known as the Golden Age of the Roman Empire, under the auspices of Rome’s first emperor, Caesar Augustus. Virgil’s purpose was to write a myth of Rome’s origins that would emphasize the grandeur and legitimize the success of an empire that had conquered most of the known world.
What did Virgil consider good qualities in a leader?
He does not ignore the hardships they have faced and the challenges that are to come, but he tries to inspire hope in his men. This moment shows the qualities that Virgil values in a leader, such as the ability to motivate others and to suppress their own personal worries and interests for the good of the group.
Who influenced Virgil?
Homer
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Why did Virgil choose Aeneas?
Virgil’s literary designs–Social reforms of Augustus–Roman pride built on ancestors–Glorification of Augustus. Rejection of Romulus–Desires of Augustus–Lineage of Romulus– Motives leading to the choice of Aeneas.