What parallels can be drawn between The Pardoner's Tale and his Prologue. How is this tale different from the other two we have studied?
The parallels that can be drawn between The Pardoner's Tale and his Prologue is the hypocrisy of the Pardoner and the actual tale. In the Pardoner's tale he focuses on five vices; gluttony, drunkenness, gambling, swearing, and avarice. These five vices are what he displays to the people even though he preaches against them. The Pardoner embodies the vice of avarice because proudly states that he preaches for money, "I mean to have money, wool and cheese and wheat thought it were given me by the poorest lad or poorest village widow, thought she had a string of starving children...." (244). He ends the tale by saying that he had been drinking before he began his prologue, "Now as I've drunk a draught of corn-ripe ale,..." (244). Although he says he does not preach in vain. This tale is different from the other two we have studied because the Pardoner's tale does not tell of love and seduction, but focuses on sin. The Pardoner simply states how people should not live a lifestyle of debauchery, even though he lives a sinful life. The other two tales send a message that the Knight and Miller postively represent.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Essential #4
Where do we see the seduction and lust start to destroy Gawain, What is the author trying to tell us?
In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight we see seduction and lust start to destroy Gawain when he is welcomed into the castle and lays his eyes on the women. He is seduced by the women and allows his temptation to destroy him. We see that Gawain cannot resist the host's wife and asks on his own impulses. I think that the castle symbolizes the garden of Eden and Sir Gawain represents Adam where he is tempted by woman. Gawain allows his lust to get in the way of his spirituality because of his sexual desire for the host's wife. The host said that Gaiwan has give him all that he has earned in the house, this might destroy Gawain and leave him with serious consequences. I think the author is trying to tell us that Gawain's lust and seduction will be his downfall throughout the story and will lead him to more challenges.
In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight we see seduction and lust start to destroy Gawain when he is welcomed into the castle and lays his eyes on the women. He is seduced by the women and allows his temptation to destroy him. We see that Gawain cannot resist the host's wife and asks on his own impulses. I think that the castle symbolizes the garden of Eden and Sir Gawain represents Adam where he is tempted by woman. Gawain allows his lust to get in the way of his spirituality because of his sexual desire for the host's wife. The host said that Gaiwan has give him all that he has earned in the house, this might destroy Gawain and leave him with serious consequences. I think the author is trying to tell us that Gawain's lust and seduction will be his downfall throughout the story and will lead him to more challenges.
Monday, October 12, 2009
The Stages of Courtly Love
The Stages of Courtly Love
1. Always be yourself. Do not change who you are to impress someone you like because your not being true to who you are. The person should accept your personality.
2. Be honest. Lying is never good and it shows the person that they cannot trust you. Show the person that they can trust you and what ever you say to them is genuine. Trust can lead to a good relationship.
3. If you fall in love make sure the feeling is mutual. Make sure the person feels the same way you feel about them.
4. Do not be too serious. Always show the person that you are mature without being boring. Be enthusiastic and know how to joke around at the right time.
5. Communicate openly. Be open with the person so that they find out your character without asking direct questions. It is not always good to hold your guard up.
6.Being respectful. What you say and do should be polite. Show that you care about making them happy.
7. Be careful not to say things that will be misconstrued. Pay attention to conversations that may be affensive.
8. Do let there be an akward situation between you and the person.
9. Give the person compliments to make them feel good about themselves. Compliments show that you have an attraction towards that person.
10. Always follow your heart because your heart is always right. Let your heart lead you to the person you love.
1. Always be yourself. Do not change who you are to impress someone you like because your not being true to who you are. The person should accept your personality.
2. Be honest. Lying is never good and it shows the person that they cannot trust you. Show the person that they can trust you and what ever you say to them is genuine. Trust can lead to a good relationship.
3. If you fall in love make sure the feeling is mutual. Make sure the person feels the same way you feel about them.
4. Do not be too serious. Always show the person that you are mature without being boring. Be enthusiastic and know how to joke around at the right time.
5. Communicate openly. Be open with the person so that they find out your character without asking direct questions. It is not always good to hold your guard up.
6.Being respectful. What you say and do should be polite. Show that you care about making them happy.
7. Be careful not to say things that will be misconstrued. Pay attention to conversations that may be affensive.
8. Do let there be an akward situation between you and the person.
9. Give the person compliments to make them feel good about themselves. Compliments show that you have an attraction towards that person.
10. Always follow your heart because your heart is always right. Let your heart lead you to the person you love.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Essential #2
Discuss biblical allusion and religious symbolism in Beowulf.
In Beowulf God is seen a the ultimate protector. Thanks and praise is always given to God when something good has happened. When Beowulf defeated Grendel, Hrothgar gave thanks to God. "Let us give thanks at once to God Almighty for this sight. I have undergone many afflictions, grievous outrages at Grendel's hands;....."(915-917). The characters in the book never give themselves praise without acknowledging God's almighty power to save them. Beowulf knew that God was in control of his life and successes; he knew God could change his fate. The belief that God assited and supported them was always remembered, ".....but Geat remembered his vast strength, that glorious gift given him to God, and put his trust for support and assistance in the grace of the Lord; thus he overcame the envoy of hell...."(1259-1263). Grendel symbolizes the devil and is oftern referred as Cain (murderer of Abel). Grendel was the epitome of sin so he was not saved by God like characters like Hrothgar. God always intervened and set good over evil
In Beowulf God is seen a the ultimate protector. Thanks and praise is always given to God when something good has happened. When Beowulf defeated Grendel, Hrothgar gave thanks to God. "Let us give thanks at once to God Almighty for this sight. I have undergone many afflictions, grievous outrages at Grendel's hands;....."(915-917). The characters in the book never give themselves praise without acknowledging God's almighty power to save them. Beowulf knew that God was in control of his life and successes; he knew God could change his fate. The belief that God assited and supported them was always remembered, ".....but Geat remembered his vast strength, that glorious gift given him to God, and put his trust for support and assistance in the grace of the Lord; thus he overcame the envoy of hell...."(1259-1263). Grendel symbolizes the devil and is oftern referred as Cain (murderer of Abel). Grendel was the epitome of sin so he was not saved by God like characters like Hrothgar. God always intervened and set good over evil
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Beowulf: Essential #1
Essential #1: What are the social obligations of a hero? Is Beowulf aware of his deification process?
The social obligations of a hero are bravery and willingness to dedicate to the people. A hero is characterized by his ability to help his community. When Beowulf hears about the destruction Grendel has caused, he immediately decides to make a voyage with his strongest men to defeat Grendel. Beowulf's bravery was praised, "I've never set eyes on a more noble man, a warrior in armor, than one among your band; he's no mere retainer..."(Line 244-247). There is alot of expectations that a hero has to execute. Beowulf's exchanges brave words which makes his portrayal of bravery more prominent. "...-one whose mind is keen-must perceive the difference between words and deeds."(284,285). Traveling to the Danes was done by free will, so Beowulf wants to show his obligation to his people.Beowulf is aware of his deification process because he knows that has to follow after his ascendants. Although I beileve that Beowulf lacks humility becasue he is very boastful. I beileve he needs humility to become a God.
The social obligations of a hero are bravery and willingness to dedicate to the people. A hero is characterized by his ability to help his community. When Beowulf hears about the destruction Grendel has caused, he immediately decides to make a voyage with his strongest men to defeat Grendel. Beowulf's bravery was praised, "I've never set eyes on a more noble man, a warrior in armor, than one among your band; he's no mere retainer..."(Line 244-247). There is alot of expectations that a hero has to execute. Beowulf's exchanges brave words which makes his portrayal of bravery more prominent. "...-one whose mind is keen-must perceive the difference between words and deeds."(284,285). Traveling to the Danes was done by free will, so Beowulf wants to show his obligation to his people.Beowulf is aware of his deification process because he knows that has to follow after his ascendants. Although I beileve that Beowulf lacks humility becasue he is very boastful. I beileve he needs humility to become a God.
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