Dido and Circe!...any connections?

I'm writing an IB extended essay in which I'm comparing Dido's role on Aeneas in Aeneid I, IV to Circe's role on Odysseus. Does anybody know of any useful resources?

Reply 1

Q.E.D

Both alluring and inviting to start with, but actually prove to be more trouble than they're worth in a way.
Both have romantic interests in Aeneas/Odysseus...
Can't think of anything else at the mo, but if I do..

Reply 2

Tenoch

Both Aeneas and Odysseus have to be prompted to leave with reference to their duties and responsibilities. Aeneas is told by Hermes, under the instruction of Zeus(?), he is reminded of his fate and debt to Ascanius and Odysseus by his crew and his quest to return home.

Dido is different in her response, she cannot handle things well, unlike Circe who is generally helpful and accepting. Ultimately Circe doesn;t love Odysseus, they have a merely physical relationship, and while she admires him, thatys about as far as it goes. Dido loves Aeneas, need I say much more?

Neither of the protagonists love them. Odysseus sleeps with Circe first out of obligation, as he is instructed to do so by Hermes, and seems more seduced by luxury, in contrast to 11 or so years of hardship. Aeneas seems to be using Dido to an extent. He is hiding from his duties and his hardships, he is happy enough to leave her, and not exactly tactful in doing so.

Circe is acting of her own will, where as Dido is under the influence of Cupid/Venus.

Can;t think of much else I'm afraid

Personally I would have thought Dido and Calypso would be a better comparison/contrast, certainly more to say.