ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Themes in the Aeneid are Virgil’s way of conveying concepts to his readers through his epic poem. Aeneid covers different themes in ancient Rome, and the vital critical themes are the theme of fate, patriotism, and the theme of divine intervention, honor, war, and peace.

Detailed explanation-2: -“The Aeneid” The hero, Aeneas, deliberately embodies the Roman ideals of loyalty to the state, devotion to family, and reverence for the gods. Virgil believed that these virtues would help secure Rome’s place in history.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Romans regarded the Aeneid as their great national epic, and it had enormous influence over later writers and thinkers. As well as being powerful literature, the Aeneid tells us a great deal about how the Romans saw themselves and their culture, and what it meant to be a Roman.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Aeneid by the Roman poet Virgil is an epic poem in 12 books that tells the story of the foundation of Rome from the ashes of Troy. It was probably written down in Rome from 30-19 BC during the period of the Emperor Augustus.

Detailed explanation-5: -Virgil’s Aeneid reminds us that as we [contemplate such things], so we should expect to have to persevere, not only against opposition from without, but also against our own failures. In doing so, it reminds us that we can recover much better than what was lost.