Satyricon 10 – Scene VI: Waiting for Trimalchio

(Previously – Satyricon 9 – Scene V: The Art Gallery)

Illustrating the episodic nature of the novel and film plot, Encolpius and his new friend Eumolpus make their way next to a lavish dinner party thrown by a vulgar freedman named Trimalchio. Encolpius’ story, and his role as main character, almost completely recedes into the background for a bit. He becomes the observer, our eyes, watching the absurd spectacle unfold in front of him.

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