Aeneas is a very virtuous and loyal character. In the Aeneid, Aeneas is off to fulfill his destiny of finding Rome in Italy after living past the fall of Troy. Aeneas goes about fulfilling his destiny by giving in to the fate that the gods have laid out for him, instead of fighting his fate like many others. This is very heroic and attracts a reasonable favor by the gods. Aeneas also upholds the dignity of the family, has compassion for others, and puts his wants and emotions on the side. Given all of this, it is hard to judge Aeneas for killing Turnus. Aeneas held family and friends very dear to him. When he noticed Turnus with the belt of Pallas, he had a flash of anger and rage and acted without thought. This is a very understandable action given Aeneas's selflessness and love for his friend, and one almost feels compassion for him in the act. He also was filled with uncontrollable emotion and rage, which stunned any chance of rational thought. Given all that Aeneas was, one would suspect him to have spared Turnus. Even though he did not spare Turnus, he is still a very heroic character. Aeneas goes against his emotions to follow the fate of the gods. Unlike Turnus, Aeneas obeys the gods and does his best to follow his destiny accordingly. He has a moment with Dido in Carthage when Venus sends her son Cupid to make Dido fall madly in love with Aeneas. However, he quickly gets back on track when he is reminded of his duties by Jupiter. "Amazed, and shocked to the bottom of his soul/By what his eyes had seen, Aeneas felt/His hackles rise, his voice choke in his throat./ As the sharp admonition and command/ From heaven had shaken him awake, he now/ Burned only to be gone, to leave that land/ Of the sweet life behind. This quote demonstrates how he was re awakened to keep going on his journey and leave Carthage. His readiness to obey the gods is a very heroic and noble act, and it wins him favor among the gods. His frustration and w