Sappho’s poems can be described as “private” because of the words used. It seems as if the speaker in the poem is talking to someone, like the lines “You know the place: then, leave Crete and come to us”. The author made it seem as if the speaker is talking precisely to the reader or someone else. This can be viewed as a “private” poem because it does seem like the speaker is solely talking to the reader/someone. On the flip side, Pindar’s ode can be described as “public” because it doesn’t seem as personal as Sappho’s does. Pindar used words that convey the impression that it is meant for others to view. It’s almost like the speaker is just telling a story, it’s not personal like Sappho’s is. For example, in the second stanza it says “ Abundant
