Latin J282,04 November 2020

1. Allecto’s Influence on Amata | Spread of chaos using Gorgon′s poison, manipulation of emotions, symbolic snake imagery.

2. Virgil’s Vivid Depiction of the Snake | Description of its movement, deception of Amata, transformation into jewelry, insidious nature.

3. Medea’s Fury and Plans for Revenge | Anger at Jason’s betrayal, desire for justice, plotting of violent retaliation, rhetorical techniques.

4. Medea’s Pleas for Reconciliation | Contrast between anger and desperation, appeal to shared past, concern for children’s fate.

5. Catullus’ Despair in Love | Pleas to the gods, self-pity, description of love as an illness, request for divine relief.

6. Comparative Sympathy for Catullus vs. Medea and Amata | Debate over which characters evoke more sympathy, exploration of emotions, consequences of actions.

7. Themes of Betrayal, Passion, and Madness | Love’s destructive force, unchecked emotions leading to tragedy, portrayal of suffering in Latin literature.