Which statement best describes the role of prophecy across the Aeneid and its influence on character choices?

• A. Prophecy is purely decorative and has no impact on decisions.
• B. Prophecy functions as an obstacle to be overcome through cunning.
• C. Prophecy functions as a constraint and motivator; it guides decisions and fosters a sense of fatal inevitability without eliminating agency.
• D. Prophecy always dictates outcomes with no room for choice.

Answer: (C)