Aeneid - Virgil Being One Research Proposal

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After an unfortunate set of events which leaves Aeneas with only seven ships from his initial fleet, the Trojans find themselves on the shores of Carthage. Here, there are welcomed by the Phoenician princess, Dido, the founder of the city. The fact that the people of Carthage partially share the same fate as the Trojans makes it easier for them to interact and form bonds.

Gradually, a connection forms between Dido and Aeneas because of several interventions from the Trojan hero's mother, Venus, and they become lovers. Because of their relationship, Aeneas forgets the prophecy and decides to stay with his people in Carthage. Observing that Aeneas had forgotten his duties, the god Jupiter sends Mercury to remind him of the prophecy. Again, Aeneas sets sail, determined to have his descendents enjoy the cultural values of the Trojans.


Since my family comes from Puerto Rico, I am also familiar with some of the problems that the Trojans had in preserving their cultural values. In a society like that of today, it is very difficult for one to keep his or her cultural identity because globalization has made it possible for people of all nationalities to live together and interact.

Similar to the instance when the Trojans have almost gotten themselves assimilated within Carthage, I am also liable to be assimilated in the greater, American nation. Even if one manages to remember where he or she comes from and their culture, they are slowly but surely drawn into the bigger picture, when all people identify themselves with a single nation regardless of their background.

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