Placement of Pater in Metabus's Vow
In the passage below, how does the placement of the word ‘pater’ contribute to the meaning and emotional impact of Metabus’s vow?
Alma, tibi hanc, nemorum cultrix, Latonia virgo, ipse pater famulam voveo; tua prima per auras tela tenens supplex hostem fugit.
A
The delayed ‘pater’ emphasizes Metabus’s paternal authority and personal investment in the vow
B
The noun ‘pater’ appears early to establish his relationship before making the request
C
The word ‘pater’ is positioned to contrast with ‘famulam’ in the same line
D
The placement of ‘pater’ creates a parallel structure with ‘virgo’ for Diana
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