Jealousy Takes Over Notes Flashcards
Why is ‘Ille’ repeated?
For emphasis
What is the hidden meaning behind ‘videtur’?
Shows he is more interested in how he appears rather than the truth
What is the significance of ‘Identidem’?
Not in Greek version so conveys his jealousy
What does ‘sedens’ show?
Only has to sit there to make him jealous
Why did Catullus add in ‘seeing’?
Shows that lesbia is more attractive then her words/ intellect
What does the contrast between ‘dulce ridentem’ and ‘Misero’ show?
Her laughter or smile makes him sad
Why is ‘Eripit’ at the beginning of a line?
Emotional word for emphasis
‘Mihi’ and ‘mi’ and either side of ‘te’ and ‘lesbia’ why?
Shows his desire to have her in his arms
Why is the name lesbia appropriate?
Sappho was from lesbos so was a lesbian
How is there an ABCBA structure in line 9?
Body parts at start and end
Alliteration of ‘Tenuis Torpet’ in middle
Alliterative monosyllables either side
How is there physical imagery?
Fire and water
‘Tenuis’slender or watery
‘Demanat’ spreads or liquid pouring over
What does sound do?
Adds vividness to the illness
Sibilance, onomatopoeia and alliteration of ‘Tintinant’
What does using the body do?
Shows the whole body is affected even the eyes
What does Gemina do to ‘double night’
Adds force to the darkness
How does Catullus address himself in lines 13-15?
‘Catulle’
Rather than ‘te’ or ‘tibi’
What does Catullus realise near the end?
Having time to dwell is making things first
What does the polyptoton of ‘Otium’ do?
Emphasises his point
Forces himself out of self pity
What is with the last stanza?
Not sure it belongs to Sappho’s poem as not seen there
Does fit as an ironic comment in his own state of mind
What is a better translation of ‘Gestis’
Get excited
Not deeds as suggested
Why does he add in ‘Si Fas est?’
Claiming anyone can outdo the gods is a dangerous move so he covers himself from divine punishment
What are the main themes present?
His physical and emotional jealousy
How and why he adapts it
