HUMA 1105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Mezentius, Turnus, Anchises
30 Mar 2016
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Why does he admire lavinia: book 10: analyze the father-son relationship between mezentius and lausus. He is also the suitor to princess lavinia. Turnus is described as being irrational and out of control. He is often depicted as tyrannical and hot headed. Turnus admired lavinia because her father is king of the latin people. King latinus wanted aeneas to marry lavinia because aeneas is a better warriror than turnus (he is reckless and without order): mezentius (king of the etruscans) is father to lausus. In book 10, mezentius fights alongside with turnus against aeneas. Lausus blocks aeneas, as aeneas tries to kill. However, lausus is killed by aeneas from shielding his father. The bond between mezentius and lausus is a strong one. Lausus clearly cares deeply for his father, as he gave his own life for him. Mezentius goes after aeneas after the death of lausus to avenge him.
