Poem 109

In this poem, there is a major shift from the other three poems. In the other poems, Catullus often seems like a lover whom is obsessed with Lesbia in a very romantic way. In this poem, however, Catullus describes the relationship between him and Lesbia as a sacred friendship rather than a forbiden love; which is what i personally was picturing after reading the first three poems. Another difference this poem shows from the rest is that in this poem, Catullus is praying to the gods and asking them to make his wish come true and allow him and lesbia to be friends forever. There is a very positive connotation and as a reader, it makes you want to be on Catullus's side because you feel for him. As humans we have all wished for things or hoped for a good outcome in uncertain times; therefore it is only natural to empathise with Catullus. In previous poems however like poem 83, Catullus portrays himself as a creepy stalker who is pleased with the fact Lesbia hates him and call's the husband a 'mule'. In that poem i do not sympathise with Catullus at all; he seems more like a villain or a Hannibal Lector. In poem 109 the tone is completely different and Catullus seems like a good guy who just wants his friendship to last.