My realm was virginity and I was at home in it, unthreatened and at ease. No man had ever made me blush.
-- Lavinia

Importance: This is a concise statement about how Lavinia views herself and how she identifies herself. The invocation of a "realm" that is "hers" shows that she views herself as a ruler who exercises a significant degree of autonomy. It also shows how much Lavinia cherishes her current role in life as a maiden and tender of the family hearth.

You may come there when you choose, I think.
-- Latinus

Importance: This is Latinus' response to Lavinia when she asks him if she may visit Albunea at her own discretion. Latinus is affirming Lavinia's ability to exercise her own agency, and to be her own person. It also shows Latinus' recognition of Lavinia's ability to receive oracles.

He couldn't look back. He had his people to look after.
-- The poet ( )

Importance: This is the...