Virgil, Aeneid 11 (Pallas & Camilla), 1-224, 498-521, 532-96, 648-89, 725-835

The emotional weight of loss permeates this segment of the Aeneid, focusing on the deaths of Pallas and Camilla. Pallas' tragic demise deeply affects Aeneas and his father Evander, igniting Aeneas' quest for vengeance against Turnus. Meanwhile, Camilla breaks gender norms as a fierce warrior, embodying the archetype of the warrior princess. Virgil's exploration of tragedy and human suffering is poignant, yet he balances it with moments of levity, showcasing the complexities of existence and the epic genre.