Discussion Post
Write on one of the following topics:
Topic I:
What are the major conflicts in The Aeneid? Go beyond just Dido and Aeneas, Greeks and Trojans, to consider other less obvious ones. What types of conflicts (physical, moral, intellectual, or internal) can you detect? Describe the conflict(s), and resolution if there is one, in detail with multiple references to the text in your response.
Topic II:
Compare carefully the opening lines of The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid. How does the opening of Virgil's poem set itself apart from those earlier openings of Homer, which most of his readers could repeat by heart? How is Virgil's introduction both alike and different from Homer's? Especially, how does the opening of Virgil's poem sound out themes that are unique to Roman culture, its historical role, and its age? Use multiple details, examples, quotations in your response.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.