Role of the immortals

Question 1

Divine intervention

Answer 1

Juno and Allecto start war!

Juno saving Turnus in Book 9 and 10

Juno and Venus want to keep Aeneas Aeneas in charge (diff. motivations) so ‘marry’ Aeneas and Dido

Determine the destiny of the mortals

Juno and Aeolus’ wind storm but Neptune interfers

Mercury in Aeneas’ dreams in Book 4

Venus makes Dido fall in love w/ Aeneas

Juno -> Iris in Bk9 to tell Turnus that Aeneas is away from camp

Bk10: Jupiter says that there is to be no more divine intervention (but he goes against this)

Question 2

Impact on plot

Answer 2

Divine intervention

arguments between the gods drive force of plot

Question 3

Jupiter

Answer 3

supreme control over everyone as master of fate
=> prevents/encourages divine intervention (Bk10 allowing Juno to save Turnus)