... all King Jupiter is the same king. And the fates will find their way" (p. 297). Jupiter takes no side in the battle and his goal is simply to let fate run its course. The overall neutrality of the gods in the Aeneid is in direct contrast with Rome's belief that the gods are on ... its side. Virgil is going against Rome's attitude. iii) Carthage and Dido The greatest enemy of Rome was Carthage. It is thus very interesting that Virgil portrayed Carthage ... XII, Aeneas's character is based on Achilles. He is capable of living up to Achilles" exploits in battle yet he still doesn't measur...

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