Catullus Poem 85 Notes Flashcards
1
Q
Does he explain the paradox of the first three words?
A
No just states it
2
Q
What is Catullus saying with the first paradox?
A
Love and hate aren’t that different
3
Q
Can Catullus explain his feelings?
A
No
4
Q
How many verbs are in this poem?
A
8
5
Q
What is significant about ‘you’?
A
Gives the poet the opportunity to state his inability to explain the opening words and stress the need for intellectual understanding on this contradiction
6
Q
What is there alliteration of? Why?
A
F sounds add to tone of clashing
7
Q
Which verb is emphatic?
A
‘Nescio’
8
Q
What might his torture be blocking out?
A
His ability for rational thought
