[11] The Prologue to Romeo and Juliet is also a sonnet, as is Romeo and Juliet's first exchange in Act One, Scene Five, lines 104–117, beginning with "If I profane with my unworthiest hand" (104) and ending with "Then move not while my prayer's effect I take." (117). [11] In the 17th century, the sonnet was adapted to other purposes, with John Donne and George Herbert writing religious sonnets, and John Milton using the sonnet as a general meditative poem. Both the Shakespearean and Petrarchan rhyme schemes were popular throughout this period, as well as many
Mid Term Essay The two literary icons I chose to do the comparison and contrast portion of this Essay on are; Dante Alighieri (1265 – 1321) and Geoffrey Chaucer (1342 – 1400) who compositions were similar in theme, but significantly different in style. In analyzing Dante’s The Divine Comedy and Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, the common theme I found in each of these epic poems is the author’s firm grasp of human nature and their ability to humanize the character(s) in each of their works. In each of these classics, Dante and Chaucer masterfully animated not only the central character but their supporting characters as well. Their ability to taking the reader on a journey that is both believable and relatable is the main reason both of these epic poems continue to be held in such high regard. In addition, both Dante and Chaucer wrote their works in the vernacular or the commonly spoken language of the times.
“The Massachusetts Bay Colony Case Against Anne Hutchinson (1637)” being the primary source, while “Anne Hutchinson versus Massachusetts” being the secondary source, due to three of many differentiating factors. One of the few differentiating factors of a primary and secondary source is the time period. The time period in which a piece is written can greatly affect the credibility and dialogue of the script. Primary sources are often written during or close to an event or significant time in history, making the lingo and dialogue make more sense to a reader of that time period. Primary sources are also able to offer an inside perspective on things.
Spanish poetry was heavily influenced by Spanish and Portuguese poets; one masterpiece that came out of this time was Luis de Camões’ epic, Os Lusíadas. “There were two main poetic schools after the mid-1500s-the Castilian school of Salamanca and the Andalusian school of Seville. Poets of both schools wrote in the style of the Italian poet Petrarch (Encyclopedia 759).” Spanish poetry seemed very important to learn. During the 1500s there were poets called mystics who sought a union of the heart with God and a well known one was Saint John. Saint Teresa of Avila was an author who wrote mystical literature, and two similar writers are Fray Luis de Grenada and Fray Luis de León.
10). He greatly influenced the first (Charlingian) Renaissance which promoted art and education. The Christian Emperor “sponsored a revival of learning and literacy” (pg 10); he also (for the time) modernized the Roman script into what is known as minuscule. How did Viking invasions affect early medieval life in Western Europe? (think cause and effect) -The Normans brought Feudalism and Fealty into Western Europe, they contributed to the basis for tax collection.
‘Why is Sixty Lights worthy of critical study and inclusion on the HSC Prescriptions List for module B- Critical Study of Text?’ The novel Sixty Lights has been included on the HSC Prescriptions List for Module B because it is worthy for critical study as it is a diverse piece of literature covering significant topics that have been ignored in the modern world. We enter the lyrical and image-laden world of Sixty Lights. It’s a tale, resplendent in colour and imagery, set across two worlds - the constrained and stilted world of Victorian England, and the chaotic danger and abandon of India. Gail Jones creates literature, like Shakespeare, but in this particular piece explores the significance behind photographs and what they represent.
Does the author write periodic or cumulative sentences? Are there instances of balanced sentences, chiasmus, or antithesis? Are there rhetorical questions in the passage? How is the passage punctuated, and what is the effect of punctuation? When discussing figures of speech, consider such questions as: Are there interesting images or patterns of imagery (word pictures) in the passage?
HUMA215-1104A-03 Topics in Cultural Studies Historical Foundations Dr. Michael Reed Michele Monti October 16, 2011 American InterContinental University Abstract History of vernacular language and its spread during the Medieval Times. The impact on populations after the increase of vernacular languages. The translation of popular poetry into local vernaculars. The unification of regions using vernacular language. During medieval times, speaking Latin was the acceptable language due to the prominence of the Roman Empire.
A strong educational background is therefore needed. It is also necessary that the author be fluent, or at least familiar, in many languages, such as French, Italian, Latin and Greek. This is a valid point because almost all of the Shakespearean plays are based upon or stemmed from another author’s work, many of which were not translated to English yet (Bethel 50). Some examples of this are Hamlet, which was taken from the French Histoires Tragiques; the French dialogue contained in Henry V; Othello, which was based on the Italian Hecatommithi; and both The Rape of Lucrece and The Comedy of Errors had not been translated into English at this point in time (50). The works also depicts an author who was knowledgeable in both Latin and Greek (50).
Architecture and art of the Late Middle Ages was dominated by Christian motifs and Gothic style and Christian motifs. The Gothic style of architecture and art during the late middle ages was a bold development called consideredopus moderandum (modern work). Architecture and Gothic Art consisted of stained glass, illuminated manuscripts, religious and secular buildings, sculpture, and other decorative arts were produced in latter part of the Middle Ages in Europe. The structural development of Gothic architecture depends on the artistic qualities of the ribbed vault. The Later Middle Ages saw the advances of art from the Middle Ages and emerged Gothic Art.