Before revision: It is the first in a list of what is desirable in life: Traditional commentators believe that Juvenal ' s intention was to teach his fellow Roman citizens that in the main, their prayers for such things as long life are misguided .
After revision: It is the first in a list of what is desirable in life: Traditional commentators believe that Juvenal ’ s intention was to teach his fellow Roman citizens that in the main, their prayers for such things as long life are misguided .