Sulpicia 3.18

Question 1

Why is 3.18 special?

Answer 1

its all one sentence- longer than is usual in elegiac poetry.

Question 2

mea lux

my light/love

Answer 2

common trope in elegiac poetry

Question 3

feruida

fervent (a care)

Answer 3

shes feeling v passionate

Question 4

iam. ..ante dies… tota iuventa… hesterna…

now. .a few days ago…all my youth…last night

Answer 4

different time periods suggest Sulpicia is feeling thoughtful and reflective on her love affair.
Also suggests eternal love? Past and Present, and furture?

Question 5

Whats the tone of 3.18 like

Answer 5

slightly different- fairer, more apologetic