In this poem, Catullus utilizes the sparrow as a metaphor for the unpredictable events and experiences associated with love. Catullus relates the sparrow, which is able to bite and create a little bit of a sting, is also beautiful and playful on the outside, to the journey love is composed of. At times it can be full of happiness and pleasure, but at the drop of a hat, it can turn around and sting you, emotionally. Just as most people desire animals as pets, to fill voids in their empty lives, people strive for love, to help themselves feel complete.
Furthermore, the end of the poem, refers to the enjoyable times due to a relationship of love. Being careless and free, all emotional pain can be deserted or relieved when one is in love. But as Catullus carefully selects his words, he uses the word "play" to explain what the woman does with the sparrow. Once one "plays" with love, emotions, and relationships, someone will, inevitably, be affected, usually hurt. As Catullus also made a point to mention, one looks to be carefree and happy in a relationship, to forget the many other emotional burdens endured. In another light, one in a relationship, would look to be carefree and refrain from becoming too attached, in the fear of getting hurt.
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