Aeneid Book 7

what does the hints of a second proem suggest?

• shift in the narrative

• Aeneas is just a tool to tell the tale of foundation of rome

• “this greater work is now set in motion”
  - very important

How does Virgil describe the reign of Latinus, and what does it suggest about Aeneas?

• Latinus had “reigned for many peaceful years”

• Aeneas brings chaos and destruction?
  - critique of Augusts

• Or warning of what happens when one disobeys the Gods and the will of fate?

Who could arguably be balmed for the destruction causes?

• Latinus and Amata had received “many frightening” portants explaining how Lavinia should not marry Turnus → they ignored will of the Gods
  - Lavinia’s hair caught fire
  - told that their daughter shoudl not marry a Latin

Why is Allecto so dangerous?

• everything a Roman feared

• undermined the state and Augustan values
  - she could turn brothers against each other (civil war)

• embodies female rage and furor
  - “symbolises fury in humans” - Deryck-Williams

What does Allecto do to Turnus?

• arguably enhances what was already there

• “lust for battle raged within him”
  -causes him to lose control”

how does Allecto impact Iulus

• leads him to Sylvias stag
  - kills it

• Basically starts the war

how is Camillia introduced

• Noble and high status
  -leads Cavalry squadron
  - purple cloak

• almost divine
  - extraordinary abilities and speed

• appropriatley rejects traditional female roles