Petronius Satyrica

CL 351 Latin Seminar Fall 2007
Petronius: Satyrica
Class meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 – 3:30 pm in CAS 325

Course website: http://courseinfo.bu.edu/courses/07fallcascl351_b1/

Prof. Zsuzsanna Várhelyi e-mail: varhelyi@bu.edu
Office: Room 404, STH, 745 Commonwealth Ave. phone: 617-353-4029
Office hours: Tuesdays 9:30 – 11 a.m.; Thursdays: 12:30 – 2 p.m.; and by appointment

Course description
Long seen as the first surviving novel of the Western tradition, the Satyrica of Petronius has been as famous for being a work of literary innovation as it has been infamous for its provoking representation of ancient sexuality. In this class, we focus both on reading the Latin text and on understanding it in its literary and socio-cultural context in the Rome of the emperor Nero. As we follow our hero, the young Encolpius, as he narrates his adventures, we ask questions about his narrative voice, the nature of the text’s realism and irony, and the novel genre itself. A major part of the text, and therefore our discussion, will concentrate on the dinner of the wealthy freedman, Trimalchio, whose nouveau riche excesses highlight the contradictions of Roman society and their linguistic representation in the inclusion of both high, literary and low, spoken registers. As we ultimately face up to the riddles of the novel, the questions about its author, the fragmentary nature of the surviving text and most importantly the challenges involved in trying to read the novel as a whole, we reflect upon centuries of classical tradition drinking the hallucinating drink of the satyrion or engaging with the Satyrica of Petronius.

Course requirements (and percentages of the final grade they represent)
A: Preparation and participation in classes: 35%
-Preparation of assigned Latin text: 25%: You will need to come to each class prepared to translate the assigned passages smoothly and to participate in a discussion about the structure and meaning of the text. In class, you will not be allowed to read out a prepared translation, but can make use of personal notes in the margins of your text. Occasionally, I may ask you to write a summary of what you have read about in English. In preparing for the class, you are strongly encouraged to use the helpful notes provided by Edward Courtney in the assigned commentary. You will also have to attend an evening showing of Fellini’s Satyricon.
-Preparation of an in-class presentation: 10%: You will be asked to present a scholarly problem in class. Topics are listed below and can be modified based on your interests upon discussion with the instructor.
B: Work on context, interpretation and style: 25%
-Reading and discussion of secondary literature: 10%: You will read a number of articles throughout the semester that discuss the Satyrica. I will ask you to prepare a short summary in English of each assignment and bring it to class on the day the reading is due.
-Essay: 15%: Addressing an area of criticism with your own personal response. We will discuss possible topics in class, and then you will need to have your chosen topic approved by me two weeks before the essay is due.
C: Exams: 40%
-Midterm: 15%: Translation of a passage as well as question on its grammar, style and interpretation selected from texts we have covered during the first part of the semester.
-Final: 25%: Translation of a passage as well as question on its grammar, style and interpretation selected from texts we have covered during the semester.
Prerequisites: Completion of a course on the level of CL21x or evidence of appropriate knowledge is a pre-requisite for participation in this course.

Discussions with the instructor: You should discuss any questions about the course with me during my office hours. You should also plan on seeing me at least once during the semester to discuss your paper.

Attendance policy: You need to attend class to be able to complete this course. Note also the CAS policy on incompletes: this is an extreme option available only in special cases.

Late work: In general, handing in your work late results in a lower grade, unless you can provide written proof of exceptional circumstances that prevented you from completing your work on time.

Plagiarism and cheating: The Academic Conduct Code (in your Student Handbook, also available in CAS 105) defines what qualifies as cheating and plagiarism. Cases of suspected misconduct are automatically referred to the Dean’s Office. We shall discuss in class how you can avoid cheating and develop a professional writing style of your own. Working together in preparation for class (e.g. reading the letters together) does not count as cheating, but your grade will be based only on your work as shown in your class performance and exams.

Textbooks: (To be purchased as soon as possible at Barnes and Noble on Kenmore Square; they are also available on reserve at Mugar Library)
Petronius, Satyricon Reliquiae. Leipzig, Stuttgart 1995. ISBN 978-3598712579.
E. Courtney, A Companion to Petronius. Oxford 2002. ISBN: 978-0199245949.
You should also get and read a copy of the text in English.

Schedule of readings: These are the readings you need to complete by the date listed.
(This schedule is subject to change during the semester as announced in class and posted on the course website.)
9/4: Introduction: Who was Petronius? Read together: Tac. Ann. 16.18-19.

9/6: In medias res: the surviving opening of the novel
Read: Sat. 1-4. Over the weekend, read all of what we have of the Satyrica in translation.

9/11: The problem of genre: satire and novel in the ancient world
Read: Sat. 5-9.5.

9/25: The Cena begins: locating Trimalchio
Read: Sat. 25-29. (Note: you can use the Walsh commentary from here on.)

12/11: Final class: the author revealed?
Read: Sat. 132.15l; Conte 1996: 171-194.

Petronius, Satyrica (outline)
1-5: in Campania (Italy) Encolpius lectures on rhetoric, with a response by Agamemnon
6-11: a quarrel: Encolpius finds Ascyltos and Giton: the triangle
12-15: on the market: the stolen cloak
16-26.6: Quartilla blames the threesome for trying to learn the secrets of the cult of Priapus, a party ensues
26.7-78.8: the Cena Trimalchionis:the three attend an extravagant dinner party given by the wealthy freedman, Trimalchio
79-82: quarrel between Encolpius and Ascyltos over Giton
83-90: in the picture-gallery: Encolpius meets the old poet, Eumolpus; story of the boy in Pergamon; verse about the capture of Troy
91-99: back in the inn: further fights over Giton; Encolpius, Eumolpus and Giton plan to sail off
100-110.5: Encolpius and Giton encounter their respective enemies, Lichas and Tryphaena, on board; fight, then peace ensues
110.6-112.8: Eumolpus tells a story about a widow of Ephesus
113-115: the ship is wrecked; heroes survive
116-117: they learn about the area, Croton, where the inhabitants are famous legacy-hunters: Eumolpus plots pretending to be a wealthy senior
118: Eumolpus’ lecture on poetry, exemplified by
119-124.1: the Bellum Civile, a poem on the civil war of Caesar and Pompey
124.2-125.4: In Croton, they engage in legacy-hunting
126-139.4: the Circe episode, who pursues, without satisfaction, Encolpius; the impotent hero seeks the help of Priapus in vain
139.5-141.11: legacy-hunting in Croton: Philomela, and other legacy-hunters grow impatient waiting for Eumolpus to die

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