... alike joins together the fibers of this complex theme. Destiny remains the dynamic that triumphs over all other factors in a person's life, and through examination of the Aeneid, the extent of this belief is made apparent. Aeneas, the protagonist of the Aeneid, is a man controlled by destiny. He is destined to survive the fall of Troy, lead his people on a glorious journey, and finally establish the settlement of Rome, which will inevitably become the foremost western power ... in the world. He is chosen for this great task due to his ... ...

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