Jupiter asks the gods why Trojans and Latins are fighting when he commanded otherwise. Venus blames Juno, begging that Ascanius be saved to fulfill the destiny of Rome .
VENUS : Please save Ascanius at least to fulfill the destiny of Rome, Aeneas can die in a storm
JUPITER : Why is there discord against my express command amongst the Trojans and Latins
Juno plays innocent (she sent the Fury Allecto.) She also rants that Jupiter's anti-war complaints came too late. Annoyed, he pledges not to interfere - The Fates will decide
To Juno : SO be it. The war shall proceed
JUNO : Well it was Aeneas' choice and the Fates! He brought war to a peaceful land...and Venus caused the Trojan war !
Aeneas embodies heroism by putting duty above personal emotions. His commitment to his people and fate underscores the theme of heroism and duty, illustrating the sacrifices required of a true leader.
Aeneas sails back with the Etruscan fleet as Turnus keeps Trojans pinned at the fort. Soldiers clash on the beach and no one can stand against broad-shouldered Aeneas. Pallas kills many enemies but is killed by Turnus, who takes Pallas' golden sword belt as a trophy.
TURNUS: Fortune speeds the bold. Pallas is mine, and mine alone. I wish his father were here to see it.
Aeneas, the protagonist, faces challenges shaped by destiny, highlighting the theme of fate. The gods play a significant role in directing his journey, emphasizing the idea that fate is inescapable.
The doomed love between Aeneas and Dido showcases the theme of love and loss. Aeneas must prioritize his destiny over personal desires, leading to heartbreak and tragedy.