For the selected poem you will:
1) Translate one passage.
2) Write an essay utilizing BOTH passages. The discussion will ask you to deal with context, thematic significance, and poetic merit. You will also be asked to comment on what Catullus is trying to accomplish--his thematic/poetic intent-- for the poem.
You are responsible for all of c. 63 and the following lines from c. 64:
19-51; 53-70; 143-170; 192-201; 215-245.