Anne Leen argues that Cicero uses setting very effectively in his speech as a reoccurring motif. The setting of the Roman house is a public affair; it showcases a man’s citizenship and a woman’s household duties. Houses become the place in which a person’s morals can be interpreted. Cicero consistently associates Caelius with the houses of prominent Romans to appeal to the audience’s sense of ethos. Contrastingly, he condemns Clodia’s behavior in her house as the opposite of a good Roman woman’s behavior, who is loyal, obedient, and would never be sexually promiscuous. By attacking her reputation and public image, Cicero does not need to rely on actually providing evidence for her crimes. He paints a picture of a lustful woman with male visitors
