Conflicts in Aeneid

Introduction
A conflict is a form of discord arising within a group when actions or beliefs of a member are considered unacceptable. Conflict is a critical theme in human life that has affected kingdoms in the past, and it still does today (Hardie & Philip 318). The grand poem, Aeneid, written by Vergil gives a portion of Roman antiquity and values, though it experiences challenges of translation as it was first written in Latin.
Key Aspects of Conflict Elaborated in the Poem
In the poem, there is internal clash in the life of Aeneas. He recognizes his responsibility of establishing the great Rome Empire, but he views the burden being too big and chooses his own private life. Aeneas is heard saying why he couldn’t die in Trojan lands instead of going for a tough quest of establishing Rome (Bowie & Angus 477). The hero appears to doubt himself and not as brave as portrayed by the author. Dido, the queen of Carthage, experiences internal conflict between her love and duty. The author, Virgil reminds that love is going to be her breakdown, as it stands in her line of duty; which is the most significant life entity according to Romans’ belief (Virgil 950). Dido almost made in convincing Aeneas to stay in Carthage, which meant he was to quit his dream of founding Rome (Ferron & Steven 36). Unfortunately, it backfired on her as Aeneas leaves making Dido crush and commit suicide which is a great shame for a once independent ruler.
Moral conflict is clearly elaborated in the poem when Turnus exterminates Pallas in a battle; Pallas was a close associate to Aeneas.

He desecrates his body by thieving his armour and treasurable belt which was against Roman custom that states the body of the loser should be returned to their families for proper burial. Aeneas avenges Pallas death when he battles Turnus and defeats him. He was to forgive Turnus and allow him to live as a detainee but when he saw Turnus putting on a belt owned by Pallas, he killed him. This is because he had broken the code, according to Romans, it was better to die honorably in a battle than cheat to win and live shamefully.
Juno, goddess and protector, hates the Trojans and tried to stop Aeneas quest of establishing Rome (Virgil 950). Queen Dido was her favorite choice in ruling the world however she knew that Trojans were threat to her quest. She embarked on a revenge mission by establishing a physical conflict between the Trojans and Latins. Aeneas took his troop to fight King Latinus as he demanded part of Latins Kingdom. However, knowing his fate King Latinus offered her daughter Lavinia to Aeneas to end the war between them and the Trojans (Wilson & John 66). Juno, goddess and protector, sought an alternative method to ensure her revenge works, she made Lavinia’s mother refuse the wedding plan. Moreover, Turnus, one of Latins warrior became jealous of losing her love. The idea of submitting to Trojans resulted in a war that made many lose their lives.
Romans get torn in believing in fate or believing in the ability of controlling destiny. King Latinus had consulted the oracles who updated him that they would lose the battle to the Trojans; he chose to give out his daughter for marriage just to evade the consequence (Gardner & Santos 42). However, he later on declined since it was a sign of surrendering; King Latinus chose the battle. This is a clear illustration of Intellectual conflict.
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