Horace has written many poems, about different parts of his life. In “Satire 1.9” he tells a story, about his experiences with a terrible bore, who was insisting to join him on his journey. During the length of the poem the reader see that for the most part it is only the boar talking, which can make reading it, a bit confusing. Furthermore, the words Horace uses to describe his experience, really makes the reader feel for him. Therefore, it is no surprise that he uses tools like irony and satire; to show the reader how he reacts to the bore behaviour.
Many unexpected things happen during the duration of Horace's satire 1.9, meaning the poem is full of irony. For example, one would think that Horace would have been able to get rid of the bore …show more content…
In the poem the character of the Bore is the example of stupidity in society; who is the focal point on everything going on in the poem, even more than Horace. The main reason, his character can be consider satirical, is because he holds himself as if he is a smart person stated things like, “invideat quod et Hermogenes ego canto” (Even Hermogenes would envy what I sing), the satire in this is the fact that Hermogenes was a philosopher and would not envy someone songs, but rather just appreciate them. Another prime example of the bore stupidity as stated by Anderson, “since Horace is a good friend of Maecenas, he assumes that Horace has consciously seized opportunities”. Yet, even after Horace tells him the reality, he counties to question him about things. Another, satirical part is when Horace calls the Bore a, “ut contendere durum cum victore, sequor.” (since it is hard to compete with the victor). When the truth is he is just a stupid bore, stalking Horace. Altogether, all the satire in this poem is tied to the bore, because he is the fool that Horace is poking fun at, along with the irony that is paired with …show more content…
In the poem Horace attempts both physical and verbal ways to react to his stalker. At the start he tries to get away from him by walking faster, but that did not work at well for him. Also, he tries to use physical force and the bore still did not get the message, that Horace wanted to be alone. In addition, Horace attempts to lie to the bore, but that also fails. Along with his physical reaction and lies, Horace responded in historical ways such as, “est tibi mater, cognati, quis te salvo est opus?” ( do you not have a mother whose concern is it that you are healthy?), when he actually spoke to him. Along, with his response that should have left a stung, he would react when the bore assumed something wrong. For example, when he said, “non isto vivimus illic, quo tu rere, modo” (We are not living in that manner there, in which you think). This shows Quintus (adj), character, and further proves that he uses witty language in his reaction to thing he does not think is right. After, the bore is whisked away to court and Horace indirectly states he would not help in court, as shown in this quote, “ego vero oppono auriculam” (Indeed, I offered my ear). Truly proves that Horace was truly thankful, that he did not have to deal with the bore
Many unexpected things happen during the duration of Horace's satire 1.9, meaning the poem is full of irony. For example, one would think that Horace would have been able to get rid of the bore …show more content…
In the poem the character of the Bore is the example of stupidity in society; who is the focal point on everything going on in the poem, even more than Horace. The main reason, his character can be consider satirical, is because he holds himself as if he is a smart person stated things like, “invideat quod et Hermogenes ego canto” (Even Hermogenes would envy what I sing), the satire in this is the fact that Hermogenes was a philosopher and would not envy someone songs, but rather just appreciate them. Another prime example of the bore stupidity as stated by Anderson, “since Horace is a good friend of Maecenas, he assumes that Horace has consciously seized opportunities”. Yet, even after Horace tells him the reality, he counties to question him about things. Another, satirical part is when Horace calls the Bore a, “ut contendere durum cum victore, sequor.” (since it is hard to compete with the victor). When the truth is he is just a stupid bore, stalking Horace. Altogether, all the satire in this poem is tied to the bore, because he is the fool that Horace is poking fun at, along with the irony that is paired with …show more content…
In the poem Horace attempts both physical and verbal ways to react to his stalker. At the start he tries to get away from him by walking faster, but that did not work at well for him. Also, he tries to use physical force and the bore still did not get the message, that Horace wanted to be alone. In addition, Horace attempts to lie to the bore, but that also fails. Along with his physical reaction and lies, Horace responded in historical ways such as, “est tibi mater, cognati, quis te salvo est opus?” ( do you not have a mother whose concern is it that you are healthy?), when he actually spoke to him. Along, with his response that should have left a stung, he would react when the bore assumed something wrong. For example, when he said, “non isto vivimus illic, quo tu rere, modo” (We are not living in that manner there, in which you think). This shows Quintus (adj), character, and further proves that he uses witty language in his reaction to thing he does not think is right. After, the bore is whisked away to court and Horace indirectly states he would not help in court, as shown in this quote, “ego vero oppono auriculam” (Indeed, I offered my ear). Truly proves that Horace was truly thankful, that he did not have to deal with the bore