loeb 22

Question 1

what is loeb 22 called

Answer 1

i call upon you abanthis

Question 2

what is the purpose of sapphos address to abanthis

Answer 2

she addresses abanthis and inspires her to write a poem for gongylla

Question 3

how does abanthis’ desire change throughout the poem

Answer 3

it begins poetic but becomes changeable and sexualw

Question 4

what type of narrative is loeb 22

Answer 4

begins with abanthis as the subject but ends with the poet reffering to herself

Question 5

what quote presents explicit language of female desire

Answer 5

desire again circles you my darling

Question 6

what is the significance of circles

Answer 6

yonic language

Question 7

in what quote does sappho mention her lover gongyla the language mirroring an epic poem to perhaps elevate her

Answer 7

sing of gongyla

Question 8

where else does sappho use explicit language of sexual arousal for women

Answer 8

her dress aroused you as you gazed at it

Question 9

what is the significance of “gazed”

Answer 9

implies captivation, romantic imagery

Question 10

in what quote does sappho mention her unhappiness in love and how her prayers do not always come true

Answer 10

aphrodite once found fault with the way i prayed