Jealousy Takes Over Notes Flashcards

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1
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Why is ‘Ille’ repeated?

A

For emphasis

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What is the hidden meaning behind ‘videtur’?

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Shows he is more interested in how he appears rather than the truth

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What is the significance of ‘Identidem’?

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Not in Greek version so conveys his jealousy

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4
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What does ‘sedens’ show?

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Only has to sit there to make him jealous

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5
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Why did Catullus add in ‘seeing’?

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Shows that lesbia is more attractive then her words/ intellect

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What does the contrast between ‘dulce ridentem’ and ‘Misero’ show?

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Her laughter or smile makes him sad

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Why is ‘Eripit’ at the beginning of a line?

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Emotional word for emphasis

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‘Mihi’ and ‘mi’ and either side of ‘te’ and ‘lesbia’ why?

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Shows his desire to have her in his arms

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Why is the name lesbia appropriate?

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Sappho was from lesbos so was a lesbian

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How is there an ABCBA structure in line 9?

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Body parts at start and end
Alliteration of ‘Tenuis Torpet’ in middle
Alliterative monosyllables either side

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How is there physical imagery?

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Fire and water
‘Tenuis’slender or watery
‘Demanat’ spreads or liquid pouring over

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What does sound do?

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Adds vividness to the illness

Sibilance, onomatopoeia and alliteration of ‘Tintinant’

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13
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What does using the body do?

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Shows the whole body is affected even the eyes

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14
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What does Gemina do to ‘double night’

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Adds force to the darkness

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15
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How does Catullus address himself in lines 13-15?

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‘Catulle’

Rather than ‘te’ or ‘tibi’

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16
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What does Catullus realise near the end?

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Having time to dwell is making things first

17
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What does the polyptoton of ‘Otium’ do?

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Emphasises his point

Forces himself out of self pity

18
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What is with the last stanza?

A

Not sure it belongs to Sappho’s poem as not seen there

Does fit as an ironic comment in his own state of mind

19
Q

What is a better translation of ‘Gestis’

A

Get excited

Not deeds as suggested

20
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Why does he add in ‘Si Fas est?’

A

Claiming anyone can outdo the gods is a dangerous move so he covers himself from divine punishment

21
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What are the main themes present?

A

His physical and emotional jealousy

How and why he adapts it