Promiscuity In Catullus Poems

Promiscuity is the fact or state of being promiscuous. This is based on sexual relationships with a numerous number of people on a certain basis. Catullus writes poems that deal with promiscuity in a numerous number of them. I have examined these two of Catullus poems that he addresses to Lesbia. I was able to translate the wording as some I couldn’t comprehend well into modern day language. There is a sexual relationship between the two even though Lesbia is married to another man. I began to identify of the negative effects of promiscuity in these certain poems. As Catullus and Lesbia continue their relationship, many rumors start to spread and many begin to judge them. The two are very indiscriminate in which they do at random without careful judgment. Through the use of infidelity, Catullus shows the negative effects of promiscuity. Throughout Catullus’ poems, he addresses Lesbia. There is a sexual relationship between the two of them while Lesbia is in another relationship. Catullus says “ That is, the lady burns- and talks”. Lesbia insults Catullus while in her husband’s presence because she is angry. After translating this into modern …show more content…
In poem 83, Catullus uses more symbolic text while talking about Lesbia’s husband. Reading poem 83, I felt a feeling of hate towards Lesbia’s husband by Catullus. The husband of Lesbia wanted to keep Catullus away from her in which made Catullus mad because he had a strong love for Lesbia. Catullus was not able to be with the woman he had loved because of an effect of promiscuity. In poem 5, Catullus uses a metaphor comparing the eternity of the sun to the natures of love and life. Catullus 5 shows the value of true love respite the judgmental comments they were receiving based on rumors. He argues to take the advantage of love while it is in reaching distance. This poem was written to show that true love is worth fighting for no matter the situation you are