Answer to Question #165684 in English for Daijah

Question

Give at least two examples of Ovid’s impotence (physical and/or metaphorical) and describe what that means for the work and for his character.

Answer 1

Generally, I feel that Ovid's impotence throughout the poem is portraying the insecurities and other emotions that he is undergoing. A perfect example is when he was with Corrina and he was unable to erect something that made him feel embarrassed. This is because he wanted to satisfy the lady. “Most disappointed when the most propensity And the shame was the second cause of impotence ” was a quote that stuck in the mind because it ascertained how ashamed he was and the desire to do anything to satisfy Corrina. Another illustration of Ovid's impotence was when the girl tried everything which includes a gentle massage in the offending part but still, there was no response. The girl felt her efforts were being wasted and decided to walk away.