Fate plays an extremely important role in The Aeneid, especially in Aeneas’ future. Despite the infinite amount of efforts that some make to sway Aeneas from his destined path, especially by Juno, the goddess who creates obstacles for Aeneas and prevent Aeneas from reaching his destination. For example, Juno decides to give Aeneas a hard time as they are sailing across Sicily and is able to convince Aeolus to stir up the sea. This is one of the many other attempts she makes to make Aeneas’ journey more difficult. However, fate is much stronger than this and can’t be prevented. This is clearly showed when Juno becomes aware that no matter how much she tries, she can’t prevent the Trojans from finding a new city. Therefore, fate is what helps Aeneas reach his destination.
I agree with your statement. Fate is such a significant theme in The Aeneid in terms of the outcome in Aeneas’s journey. Even though the goddess Juno laid many obstacles to prevent Aeneas from reaching Italy and building a new city there, Aeneas still manages to reach his destination. Juno’s actions only delayed Aeneas’s journey briefly, but couldn’t stop him from his fate to Italy. Therefore, no one can really go against fate once it’s already been made and set for someone.