Moses in Exodus and Aeneas in the Aeneid are the closest to each other with regarding leadership. Both men were perceived to be the best leaders for their people without thinking of their own personal gain. Both of these leaders began their missions when their people were put into serious danger, which put both of these men true leadership abilities to the test. Aeneas and Moses were two different types of leaders when it came down to it. Moses and Aeneas both have to deal with the concept that they both have no sense of “free will”. They are both being constantly being toyed and played with by their different version of Gods. Truly, neither one of them are leaders because they are being lead by their personal gods way of living and doing. …show more content…
Aeneas is already made to be a powerful heroic figure by nature. At the end of the Aeneid he temporarily loses his heroism and his pietas. The burning of Troy guards his ability to perform like a natural hero he is. I can tell that his heroism will be an inner struggle within himself. Aeneas feels like he is no longer in control of his own destiny. This makes him more of a hero than a leader. He has to deal with battle everywhere he goes. Aeneas shows his true heroism and leadership when he choses his duties as a leader over his love for Dido. He has to tell Dido he is “duty-bound” (973). Aeneas shows compassion and love, which are some rare traits in heroes. To me, this makes him more of a hero because he can show his emotions. He felt very guilty and thought he was the reason she took her on life. Moses is more of a leader than a hero to me. Moses started out as an outsider because of where he was raised. The same people who pushed him to the outside were the same people he had to lead. He wads able to push past the barriers of being scared and the feeling that no one would listen to him. He was able to lead the people and gain their trust from the Lord’s word. Some would say that Moses is a hero because he split the Red Sea and led the Israelites to freedom. Moses had his doubts and fears when he is asked to do the job of the Lord intended in him to do. Good leadership is the ability to bring people to peace. Moses exemplifies instruction in his words and
This is due to the fact that the leaders know how to handle a situation better than followers because they have natural leadership skills. A greek man named Odysseus, in Homer’s Odyssey, demonstrates his leadership by showing the characteristics of cunning, bravery, and loyalty at certain times throughout his journey.
A comparison between Virgil's hero, Aeneas, and the Homeric heroes, Achilles and Odysseus, brings up the question concerning the relevance of the difference between the Homeric heroes and Aeneas. The differences in the poets' concerns are explained by the fact that Virgil lived many years after Homer, giving Virgil the advantage of a more developed literary and philosophical society than Homer had at his disposal. But the question remains: how are the differences between the Homeric heroes and Aeneas relevant to the epic at large? This question will be answered by first pointing out the differences between Greek and Roman society, then explaining
The stories of heroes have been at the axis of nearly all cultures throughout history. Each different type of religion or culture has their own heroes or legends, each one of them having their differences to go along with the beliefs at hand. On the other hand, each and every hero also has their similarities, which therefore makes them the hero. The setting, events, and characters in each and every story may change, but the characteristics of the hero remain basically the same. Each person is usually made into a hero in a somewhat similar fashion. For example, many heroes begin as imperfect characters, and then begin some sort of quest which leads to them becoming a leader of what they are doing, and then the character goes through a
In The Aeneid, there are so many different themes that are portrayed,actions taking place,qualities ,and skills that are displayed by a few of the characters. Aeneas is one of the main characters that reveals multiple things about himself by the way he takes on his challenges. He shows how to keep on pushing no matter what comes your way and leadership. Aeneas displays Leadership by how he care for his people's, fate versus free will due to his determination and actions when someone is trying to make him unsuccessful. Leadership is shown by Aeneas as he leads his people out of a falling Troy.
Compare Aeneas and Odysseus in Their Role As Leaders And Prospective Hero's? Virgil's 'Aeneid' and Homer's 'Odyssey' are two very different stories, told from opposing viewpoints: that of the Trojans in 'The Aeneid,' and of the Greeks in 'The Odyssey.' The two leaders, Aeneas and Odysseus, that feature are therefore very different in their approach to leadership. However, despite their differences they both rise to the challenges set to them as true leaders.
In the last part of his speech Aeneas promises his men that their sacrifice will be rewarded when and if they survive the journey; a promise not made by himself, but by “the Fates” (1. 280) themselves. By using the prophecy that the Fates have made Aeneas show authority to ask his men to risk their live for what ultimately is his fate. Aeneas’ promise is strengthen by again reminding his men of the “diversities of luck” and “challenges” (1. 278-79) and warning the of “more auspicious day” (1. 280). The mixture of grief and fear with the hint of hope encourages his men continue with the dangerous and hard times to comes with the promise of a new
Although to remain pious and to remain loyal are virtues that every roman should possess, there are some costs that sometimes outweigh the rewards. By following his destiny, Aeneas was put in an enormous amount of danger, that he would not have been put in if he had not fled Troy, in search for Rome. When he first leaves Troy, he knows that he may have to put himself in dangerous positions, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to please the Gods. Also, Aeneas lost nearly everything that he once had during the course of the poem. He lost his father, his lover, and ultimately, he loses his identity. Losing your own identity is the greatest loss that anyone could suffer and Aeneas does experience that loss. These losses that Aeneas endures, greatly outweigh the rewards that Aeneas acquires in the end of the poem. Aeneas defeats Turnus and gains the Roman empire, but that is how the story is left. There are no celebrations, there is no wedding for Aeneas and Lavinia. It is just over. The reward is that he has accomplished what he set out to do, but the reader is not shown how or if Aeneas is rewarded in a physical way.
Firstly, when Aeneas is called upon to go found a new city across the sea, he lacks self-confidence. He is suddenly thrust into his harsh fate, a fate
In Virgil’s Aeneid, Aeneas is a leader I would follow because of his leadership qualities, such as his devotion to his people. After Hector tells Aeneas in a dream that he should leave Troy, Aeneas still decides to fight for Troy: “To arm was my first maddened impulse-- not that anyone had a fighting chance in arms; only I burned to gather up some force for combat, and to man some high redoubt” (279). Aeneas fights for Troy because of his anger over the Greeks destroying Troy and killing his people. When Aeneas tries to convince his father to flee, his father refuses, so Aeneas decides to stay with his father in Troy even though he could have left without him. Because of his loyalty, Aeneas goes back to Troy to look for his wife, Creusa, when
Aeneas difficulty too keeps his family safe and also the issue of convincing his father acts like an omen of the strife he is soon to deal with on his Journey too finding Rome's precursor. He is going to deal with loss, he is going to deal with war, and eventually, he will rule a city in Italy that leads to Rome's first
Odysseus, the hero in The Odyssey, and Aeneas, the hero in The Aeneid, fought in opposing sides in the Trojan war. Odysseus was the king of Ithaca and was arguably the smartest king and warrior in all of Greece, whereas Aeneas was a warrior from Troy whose destiny was to found the Roman race in Italy. While both men were highly acclaimed by their respective countrymen as heroes, they shared many similarities in respect to their background, their virtue and their struggles. However, amidst these similarities Odysseus and Aeneas were very different in their social status, their innate disposition and in the defining characteristics of their quest.
Throughout the Aeneid, Aeneas has shown extreme examples of leadership and guidance to his peers. He has led them through intensely hard times and directed them on what to do during times of confusion. He shows bravery and fearlessness when leading his group of followers into dangerous situations, changing the outcome of the story. Throughout all the books, especially Book I and Book IV, Aeneas affected his peers and the story with his immense amounts of leadership and following.
“The Aeneid” by Virgil is a story about true heroism in times of war. Wars have always offered many opportunities for heroes to prove themselves. Most of the characters in the Aeneid are seen entering the war enthusiastically in the hope of honoring and glorifying their names. However, Aeneas demonstrates heightened responsibility toward the people he leads. At no point does he show selfishness in the wish for his name to be glorified and honored at death. In essence, Aeneas is committed to the destiny of his people. This uniqueness makes Aeneas an epic hero unlike previous heroes such as Odysseus. Aeneas is duty-bound and he follows nothing but fate. Consequently, he is prepared to suffer any loss or harm as long as he reaches where fate directs him to go. Aeneas is an epic hero because he is a dutiful servant to fate, he performs his duties patriotically, his instills confidence in his people, and he is highly responsible for his family and his people.
Reading about Moses in Exodus and Deuteronomy I realized that Moses was the central character of the Old Testament and was the main character of the early books of the bible. In the bible he was God’s “Chosen one” as God chose him to be his specific messenger and/or mediator to carry out certain tasks ordered by God. My paper will mainly focus on Moses in regards to his behaviors throughout Exodus and Deuteronomy and the challenges he has faced. I will focus and reflect on his interactions and personal relationship with God and others throughout the bible. Moses was chosen by God for many reasons, one reason including that he was very trustworthy not only to God but to his people.
First of all, when Aeneas shoots down seven deer for his men after they are shipwrecked, this shows that he is both physically strong and selfless. Aeneas volunteers to find food for the men, and as they are presumably all tired and traumatized, it is noble of him to do this, as well as amazing that he still has the strength and stamina to do this after the shipwreck. In lines 189 - 194, it says,