The
writer of this
paper contends and
explains that without Virgil and Homer's first-person narration, each story would be lacking, as they would not have a personal appeal. This paper examines the
manner in which Virgil's narrator is able to retain harmony, between the hero and his strength, through the act of telling his story. The
narrative technique in the "Aeneid" allows the reader to see how Aeneas matures, while understanding that his life is simply a smaller part of a much larger operation. This paper also delves into the narrative technique in Homer's
poem. The writer discusses the manner in which Odysseus must confront the many issues of his past and as a result is moved to repentance. The writer explains how the the first-person narrative encourages the reader to view Odysseus as a wise and mature individual, much the same as Aeneas.