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Sappho Questions and Answers

In Sappho's poem "With His Venom," how is figurative language used?

What does the poem "Like the Very Gods" by Sappho mean?

What are the themes and topics of Sappho's poetry?

How does the imagery in each of these poems by Sappho contribute to the mood of each poem: "You Are the Herdsmen of Evening" and "Tonight I've Watched"?

Does Sappho use invocations?    

Compare and contrast the poems “Sappho 31” (by Sappho) and “Fact” (by Craig Dworkin) using variations on traditional poetic form and content.

How does Sappho express active feminine desire? How does it compare to other heteronormative poetry (reference to any poet up to and including the Metaphysical poets)?

In what ways are love and lust as understood in the archaic world of Sappho different from those in contemporary western society?

How do Sappho's poems illustrate "economy of expression"?

How can we justify Sappho as a lyric poet?