Hercules is one of the best-known mythical heroes in history; his associations with adventure and violence exemplify why audiences are so interested in him. Virgil writes briefly about Hercules in the Aeneid, showcasing his heroic qualities in a climactic event with the monster Cacus. Through the characterization of Hercules and Cacus, demonstrations of Hercules' anger, and examples of vividness, Virgil's account of the battle between Hercules and Cacus in Book 8 of the Aeneid exemplifies an element of impact, intensifying the conflict between the two characters for the purpose of entertainment .The conflict between Hercules and Cacus in the Aeneid illustrates their characterizations, contrasting them through their moral positions. The epic depiction of Hercules as a moral individual appeals to the audience's view of him as the hero of the passage. The moral character of Hercules is highlighted when King Evander introduces the story of Hercules and Cacus, stating: “Here. . . it was / once a cave never reached by the sun's rays. This was / the home of the half-human monster with disgusting features named Caco. . . We prayed for a long time and in the end we too were granted the help and presence of a god" (Virgil 8,193-6, 199-200). In addition to Evander's tale, he also illustrates the morality of Hercules' heroism by emphasizing Cacus' fear: “Never before had our / people seen Cacus frightened. Never before had there been terror in / these eyes” (8.222-4). Evander outlines Hercules' morality by showcasing his heroic element, as well as acknowledging his divinity; these attributes, as well as his act of instilling fear in Caco, solidify his morality. Hercules' virtues attract the audience, allowing him to... center of the card... which heightens and heightens the conflict between the two adversaries. The characterization of Hercules and Cacus, Hercules' anger, and the vividness and realism of the passage accentuate the actions within, further entertaining the audience. By comparing the characters of Hercules and Cacus, recognizing the strain that Hercules' anger causes the audience to subject themselves to, and seeing how vividness and realism influence the setting and action within the episode, the audience is in capable of intensifying not only the conflict between the two enemies. , but rather increase their appreciation for the epic. Virgil, through Evander in this case, uses descriptive words that encapsulate a sense of emotion for the audience, allowing you to build on characters, setting and action. Works Cited Virgil. The Aeneid. Trans. David Alexander. West. London, England: Penguin, 1990. Print.