Lines 526 - 528 + saucius Notes

Question 1

526, 527 Spondaic Rhythm

Answer 1

Here the slow rhythm reflects the painful progress of the wounded man. To make things worse the corridors are ‘longis’ and there is no help in the ‘vacua’ (empty) atriums.

Question 2

Asyndetic ‘per’

Answer 2

the structure here emphasises the density of foes and weapons he has faced.

Question 3

Enjambment

Answer 3

The word ‘saucius’ (wounded) is held over to the next line, showing how Polites is limping with uncertain steps towards his goal