Aeneus Emotional Rollercoaster

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loss of his wife, Creusa, he says, "She alone failed her friends, her child, her husband." (A, II, 963-64). Aeneus shows no sorrow for losing her, but blames her for not being next to his side. Although Aeneus made his wife follow him, she is to blame for not making it out of Troy. His insensitivity shown through the loss of his wife characterizes his feelings about woman that love him. She loved him for so long and he can't feel sad or shattered. A wife for so long, he can't keep track of her when he should be following her making sure the family is safe. His lack of concern about his wife shows how much of a cad he is and presents reason for hating him. Also Mercury convinces Aeneus to leave Dido, so he tells his men to "Get the fleet ready for sea / But quietly…" (Aeneid, IV, 394-95). The idea of being a lower person in stature terrifies Aeneid. He is thinking more about his ego then the woman he will hurt. Leaving Dido unannounced makes Aeneid a bastard for ...

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expression of rage or passion; it represents a punishment from the female species as a whole for Aeneus' previous actions towards his past wives. The lack of respect he showed Dido and lack of concern her showed for Creusa have come back to haunt him and cause havoc in his life. This punishment is rightfully due for his devious acts towards Dido and Creusa. To complete his punishment, Aeneus journeys to the underworld where he attempts to apologize to Dido, but "she flung away from him and fled" (A, VI, 634). Aeneus cannot undo what he has done to her now that she is dead. Though Aeneus had feelings for Dido when he left her, his cruelty killed her. In the underworld he tries to ...

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