loeb 131 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the name of loeb 130
A
love which loosens the limbs
2
Q
what can we say about the opening line of this poem
A
the physical power of love or perhaps connoting an orgasm
3
Q
what quote presents the idea that sappho is familiar with this type of love
A
once again shakes me
4
Q
what is the significance of ‘creature’
A
invincible creature that he is
characterised as aggressive or animalistic
5
Q
what is different about sapphos presentation of male love compared to female love
A
invincible = never ending, permanent, meant for marriage etc – whereas female love is passionate but fleeting
could note that male love is passionate in this poem too
6
Q
what quote shows that sappho is talking about a man
A
invincible creature that he is
