Anchises, however, fiercely states that he'd rather die in Troy than die fleeing from the enemy, which prompts Aeneas to ask, "Did you suppose, my father, that I could tear myself away and leave you? Unthinkable; how could a father say it? (lines 857 - 859)." Aeneas, as a good son should, is very dedicated to his father's well-being, which leads him to want Anchises to come away with him so that he can be away from the swiftly approaching danger. Aeneas demonstrates his pietas toward his family, which is the fuel the drives him to not only protecting his family, but also not leaving them behind, especially in situations of
Anchises, however, fiercely states that he'd rather die in Troy than die fleeing from the enemy, which prompts Aeneas to ask, "Did you suppose, my father, that I could tear myself away and leave you? Unthinkable; how could a father say it? (lines 857 - 859)." Aeneas, as a good son should, is very dedicated to his father's well-being, which leads him to want Anchises to come away with him so that he can be away from the swiftly approaching danger. Aeneas demonstrates his pietas toward his family, which is the fuel the drives him to not only protecting his family, but also not leaving them behind, especially in situations of