Question

Describe how Aeneas illustrates the values of Rome and societal expectations for behavior. How do different episodes in Aeneas' journey illustrate Roman ideals and also Roman superiority?
The Romans celebrated their culture and beliefs with columns and friezes, for example. Consider how the Roman-style architecture in such cities as London, Paris, Toronto, Washington, D.C. help bring Aeneas to the present time.

Answer 1

Describe how Aeneas illustrates the values of Rome and societal expectations for behavior. How do different episodes in Aeneas' journey illustrate Roman ideals and also Roman superiority?

Aeneas was considered the Roman war hero second to Hector. He was the son of prince Anchises and Goddess Aphrodite. He is known for his part in the Trojan war and his efforts to lead surviving Trojans to Italy. His plans were to establish a Roman society.

The personal values:

1. Spiritual Authority
2. Humor
3. Mercy
4. Dignity
5. Tenacity
6. Frugalness
7. Gravity
8. Respectability
9. Humanity
10. Industriousness
11. Dutifulness
12. Prudence
13. Wholesomeness
14. Sternness
15. Truthfulness

The public values:

1. Abundance
2. Equity
3. Good fortune
4. Clemency
5. Concord
6. Happiness
7. Confidence
8. Fortune
9. Rejoicing
10. Justice
11. Joy
12. Liberality
13. Freedom
14. Nobility
15. Wealth
16. Endurance
17. Peace
18. Piety
19. Providence
20. Modesty
21. Safety
22. Security
23. Hope
24. Fertility
25. Courage

Aeneas is himself an example of many of these personal and public virtues that Romans were attached to. He was one of the few who was not captured and enslaved when Troy fell. After the escape, he and the group of men he fled with became known as the Aeneads - this portrays the 'Spirit of Rome' - patriotism if we may say in today's terms. They wanted to flee to Italy to survive and establish a Roman society. He faced so many trials such as the death of his father in Sicily and loss of route by strong winds leading to Carthage. His original plans were put to test. He did not lose courage and displayed Industriousness, dutifulness, and sternness. He was a courageous leader and led by example. In spite of his marriage to Dido, he considered his Spiritual Authority to return to Rome. In spite of Dido's suicide, Aeneas and Aeneads left Carthage for their duty and dignity. This shows that he lived by example by valuing his duties more than his personal preferences.

The Romans celebrated their culture and beliefs with columns and friezes, for example. Consider how the Roman-style architecture in such cities as London, Paris, Toronto, Washington, D.C. help bring Aeneas to the present time.

Roman architecture is attributed to most of the innovations in architecture in the current world. Precisely, the use of concrete, public structures, road systems, and general infrastructure were all built with the wellbeing of the society in mind. The bridges and connecting roads are all groundbreaking ideas by the Romans. Most of the official buildings in the U.S are influenced by Roman architecture. The arches denoted significance in Roman times, today any arch we see in prominent U.S buildings denotes that the significance is retained. The tale of the founding of Rome is awe inspiring and is the source of many many wonderful architectural monuments that reflect the personal and public virtues that the Aeneads had. They are magnificent and a source of inspiration for any architect in the contemporary world.