Latin J282,04 November 2021

1. Medea’s Loss and Powerlessness | Abandonment by Jason, loss of homeland, past control over magical creatures, inability to dominate her husband.

2. Medea’s Despair and Betrayal | Her magic failing her, suffering from sleeplessness and emotional torment, comparison to her past power over monsters.

3. Medea’s Plea for Her Children | Appeal to Jason’s paternal instincts, fear of stepmother’s cruelty, emotional reaction to their resemblance to Jason.

4. Medea’s Vengeance and Internal Conflict | Jason’s debt to her, fluctuating between threats and regret, psychological turmoil and rage.

5. Catullus’ Heartbreak and Self-Reflection | Reflection on his loyalty, anger at his lover’s betrayal, depiction of love as a burdensome disease.

6. Amata’s Plea Against Aeneas’ Marriage | Emotional manipulation of her husband, likening Aeneas to Paris, appeal to Lavinia’s rightful suitor.

7. Roman Writers on Passion as a Disease | Virgil, Ovid, and Catullus portraying love and emotions as uncontrollable afflictions, characters suffering from overwhelming passion.