Horace Satires 2:2 80-93 (English Notes) Flashcards
1
Q
What adds to the grandeur in this extract?
A
Reference to the men of old appreciating rancid boar that was kept for them
2
Q
Why is the giving of rancid boar significant here?
A
In as much as eating a variety of things ties the soul to the earth, letting food go off here is a sign of greater hospitality and that shows that your character has a greater sense of proportion.
3
Q
Why is the chiasmus on line 90 important
A
It shows the relation between the two characters and food clearly.
4
Q
Why are tellus and heroas important
A
Poetic words which add grandeur
