Aeneid | Themes and Characters
One of the most discussed ideas in the Aeneid is commonly termed the "Imperial Theme" and concerns the glory and significance of the Roman Empire. For a long time, the poem was considered the cleverest piece of propaganda for Rome ever created. However, modern scholars have noted how sympathetically Vergil treats the enemies of Aeneas and contend that Vergil could not have intended his work as mere propaganda. Perhaps it would be fair to say that Vergil believed the founding of Rome to be divinely fated, but also realized how much sacrifice was necessary in the achievement.
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