Poem 72

Lots of emotions are put forth in this poem from Catullus. He is very disappointed in this poem and constantly refers back to it like a motif but he never specifically says that he is disappointed. In line 1, he uses the word dicebas, which means used to. He is referring to what Lesbia used to say and how it is disappointing how she has broken a promise. In line 2, he compares himself to a God.This is an exaggeration by Catullus, suggesting that Lesbia would choose him over a god. This emphasises the disappointment that he feels and the reader begins to understand Lesbia's real personality. In line 8, Catullus is angry at Lesbia for cheating on him but he is still in love with her.