In a war there are two outcomes: victory or defeat. Both themes were present in Aeneid. These two elements of war could bring forth happiness or despair.
The unfortunate Trojans felt terrible loss at first but as the story goes on, they were excelling and improving. Their hearts were filled with hope as Aphrodite guided them. They crushed enemies and the lost comrades. Aeneas lost his father and his wife. He also lost Dido his sweetheart because she killed herself. Both sides of the war felt victory and defeat. The Latins killed most of the officers of the Trojans even the mighty Pallas. With Turnus as their commander, the Latins set forth to battle the Trojans and turned the tides of war. And with Aeneas as their leader, the Trojans showed great desperation to win. It is true that after defeat there always comes the ultimate victory. The Trojans are good examples of stillness and perseverance.
" All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers" - Francois Fenelon (1651 - 1715)
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