I believe that Aeneas is a hero. He has been an encourager to the people throughout the readings. He has given them hope to carry out at various time in their journey. for example in the beginners stage, Book 1 line 270-280, where he comforted his friends and companions, to be more tenacious. He had compassion for the sufferings. I believe Virgil might have portrayed Aeneas as a hero because the people were set out for a new start and at some point in time will need a hero to help them develop fortitude from a warrior to one with a purpose. As like Odysseus both men were fighters and very determine to make it to their destiny. Both have experienced stormy weather, trials and tribulations, and were able to conqueror it all. Moreover, Aeneas’s story embark on a new start of life while Odysseus was returning home.
