Sex
Ovid emphasizes seduction over deep romantic relationships. He argues that keeping a partner sexually satisfied is very important. He uses imagery to describe a successful sexual relationship, saying that it must involve a spiritual, emotional and physical unity.
Roman society
Through this text, we can find out a great deal about Roman society, from how relationships operated to the everyday life of people. Ovid tells us about the forum, dinner parties, public baths, the theatre and much more. As such, we can learn about Roman society from reading this text.
Fashion
Ovid argues that fashion is important in seduction, both for men and women. He offers women advice about improving her fashion sense and even talks about cosmetics. Ovid emphasizes the importance of physical appearance for both genders but discourages reliance on physical beauty as youth fades with time.
Marital relationships
Ovid uses imagery to describe a successful marital relationship. For example, he says that a man should behave towards a woman in the same way a soldier would behave towards his superior. In this comparison, he is arguing that a man must be obedient towards his wife and must respect her opinions.
