Aeneid | Book 4 Summary and Analysis
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Anna: Dido’s sister and confidante
Mercury: messenger of the gods
Iris: Juno’s messenger
Summary
Dido is now raging with love for Aeneas. She tells her sister Anna that Aeneas is the only man who has ever tempted her to break her vow to be faithful to the memory of her dead husband. Anna advises her to follow her feelings, inasmuch as the union between Aeneas and Dido would be good for the kingdom.
Dido’s love begins to drive her mad. Without her attention, the construction of the city comes to a halt. Seeing Dido thus afflicted, Juno...
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