Free will

Thomas Annable

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This paper explores the complex interplay between free will and fate as depicted in Virgil's Aeneid, focusing on the character of Jupiter and the role of the gods compared to the Homeric tradition. It analyzes how Jupiter's ambiguous relationship with fate influences the notion of free will among mortals and divine beings, arguing that while the gods possess the freedom to align themselves with fate, they cannot directly alter its course. Additionally, it examines the narrative control exerted by the poet, particularly in how Aeneas' perspective shapes the portrayal of events, suggesting a nuanced understanding of free will within the constraints of fate.

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