letter 4.19 - my lovely wife

• • he is in his mid- thirties at the time and this is his third wife who is 16 years old
  • pliny just got remarried and writes this tothe aunt of his wife
• “ she studies literature”


  this shows how intelligent she was and how she studies for him because she loves 
• “ what joy when i win”


  she shows an intrest in his life and celebrates his victories 
• “ sings my poem”


  this shows the ideal representation of what a roman women looks like 
• “ with the most eager ears”

  this shows that his wifehas good pudicita and sits by the curtin so that they can't see her listening becauseshe isn't supposed to be there 
• “ loved my mother as a daughter”


  this implies that the aunt has maternal instincts and guides the yonder generations 
• “ to love me on your recommendation”


  shows her obedience and that the marriage was transactional 
• "you had chosen us for each other”

  implies that they are soulmates, this shows the pliny can be quite compassionate