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'Langland's Piers Plowman greatly influenced The Canterbury Tales'. Discuss, with particular reference to estates satire and narratology.
'Langland's Piers Plowman greatly influenced The Canterbury Tales'. Discuss, with particular reference to estates satire and narratology. Although the themes and preoccupations of The Canterbury Tales1 and Piers Plowman2 are entirely different, both poets seem to have a shared interest in individual human characteristics and variety. The way in which they express these common interests is dissimilar, yet there are certainly comparisons which lead many to believe that Langland influenced Chaucer. As a slightly younger contemporary of Langland, it is entirely possible that Chaucer would have had access to The Vision of Piers Plowman. The B-text of Piers Plowman is generally dated in the mid-1370's, with The Canterbury Tales commonly held to have been written between 1388 and 1400. It is likely that Langland also lived in the same area as Chaucer for a while: 'And so y leve yn London and opelond bothe' (C-text, V. 44). Even if we can assume that Chaucer had read Langland's work, it is unclear to what extent it would have influenced him as there are no references to him in any works attributed to Chaucer. The greatest similarity between the two poems is the estates material which they employ. The feudal system promoted a marked separation of the classes in society and emphasised the need for each class or 'estate' to contentedly fulfil their given role, whether that be
With special reference to The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale, would you describe Chaucer as a feminist writer?
Word Count: 2484 With special reference to The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale, would you describe Chaucer as a feminist writer? Geoffrey Chaucer is considered to be one of the founding fathers of British literature and his many works are still widely read today. This can be specifically seen as Chaucer's Canterbury tales have recently been re-produced for BBC television and also "The Knight's Tale" was the inspiration for Brian Helgeland's 2001 motion picture 'A Knights Tales'. Therefore, it is difficult to ignore the originality and inspiration that Chaucer's writing can provide. However, trying to understand whether Chaucer could be considered a feminist writer proves much harder and there are many possible ways of understanding Chaucer's work and life, some of which make him out to hold a feminist stance more than others. Nevertheless, there are also other factors which must be considered that limit the emphasis of feminism within Chaucer's work. The primary problem in a discussion that identifies ideology within Chaucer's work is that they are reliant upon speculative suggestion that do not always hold substantial evidence to support their claims. Also, there is very little knowledge of Chaucer's intentions, especially as The Canterbury Tales are an uncompleted source due to Chaucer's death before completion, and they are over 600 years old. However, to disregard
Write an essay on the variety of ways in which Chaucer treats the subject of love.
Write an essay on the variety of ways in which Chaucer treats the subject of love. Within ten stories in the Canterbury Tales, men and women on the way to, or in marriage provide the ostensible subject, with six tales expounding largely on love and its counterpart in marriage. In comic tales, sexual activity is constantly relished, especially in the Miller's Tale and the Reeve's Tale, where love is defined and motivated by animalistic physical desire and relationships clouded with lies and deceit. In contrast, romances like the Knight's Tale and the Franklin's Tale have a high ideal of relaxed and trusting harmony, "Thus been they bothe in quiete and rest", relying also on the poetics of courtly love. Then we have the blend of characters who hold views from all parts of the scale, like the amorous Wife of Bath who affirms the above view of harmony in marriage, but feels her sexual organ is for use than moral control- commitment is intertwined with twisted Biblical fact to be a hindrance in love rather than a necessity of it. Chaucer not only introduces us to the various traditions and angles of love (formal courtly love to cynical fabliaux), but also examines the contrast in relationships, and the motivations of love within the tales. By doing so, he makes us realize that love is not a single compartment of perspectives, but like real life, is embedded with different angles
Literature and Dissent in the Age of Chaucer
55KJ Literature and Dissent in the Age of Chaucer Essay 1. Q1. "[Chaucer's] method of communicating [the] impact and importance of [the events of his day] was indirect, whether because of temperament, or the political caution needful to someone of his rank and position, or because of a deliberate choice concerning the materials appropriate to high-literary vernacular poetry" (Pearsall) In light of this comment, write an essay on Chaucer's responses to contemporary political and religious practices, and to the groups or institutions with which they were associated. You should refer to the general prologue to the Canterbury Tales in your answer, but need not confine your discussion to this text. Tutor : Stephen Penn 0016861 It can be seen within Chaucer's writing that the politics and religions of his day are important factors behind the ideology with which he engages in the work of the Canterbury tales. This we can see clearly. The manner in which Chaucer embraces such historical events of his day, however is somewhat indirect. As a result this has raised questions among Chaucer theorists as to why he should be so oblique about this aspect of his work. We can see this in Pearsall's statement: "Chaucer's method of communicating the impact and importance of the events of his day was indirect, whether because of temperament, or the political caution needful to someone of
Fragmentation in T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land.
Verity Radley Fragmentation in T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land. T.S. Eliot wrote The Waste Land in 1921, as a response to the devastation he saw in society in the wake of World War 1. Critics at the time were divided: some believed it to be deliberately obtuse and unreadable, others "canonized the poem as the exemplar of a kind of high modernism that powerfully depicts and rejects modern life. One aspect of the poem that has never been disputed is the fragmentation that exists within it, and it is this that I intend to concentrate my essay on. Eliot, though he never openly chose to admit it, was influenced by the Imagist group of poets (which included Eliot close friend, Ezra Pound), who practised the theory that art should be made up of Images, not a lengthy description of feelings: one of the most important beliefs about art that Eliot shared with the Imagists was that "the writer should only present his observations to the reader, for he, like them, is a limited finite being."1 The emotion that the writer about a subject should not be the basis for the poem, only exactly what he sees, his immediate reaction to an event. In some of Eliot's earlier work, he showed evidence of Imagist tendencies: In The Love Song of Alfred Prufrock, for example, the famous line "Like a patient etherized upon a table," is an Image; the poet's immediate reaction unclouded by emotion. In The Waste
Are fairytales 'just' stories for children? Refer to at least two tales in your answer.
Are fairytales 'just' stories for children? Refer to at least two tales in your answer. There is a certain quality in fairy tales that enthrals us as children, and inspires us as adults. Although fairy tales do not necessarily contain fairies, they all weave a tapestry of a magical world where fairies, and other supernatural beings, are possible. The term "fairy tale" was coined in 17th century France. The French saying, "conte de fée" was translated into the English "fairy tale". To define what fairy tale itself is, is not easy, for often the line between fairy tale, myth, folk tale, and legend blurs. Many have tried, but the task of setting the parameters for genres is as untidy and subjective as the knowledge of classification. However, it is generally accepted that most fairy tales have an undefined setting, "once upon a time" and "in a land far away", as well as characters with archetypical, static personalities. The study of fairy tales is, nowadays, usually associated with study of children's literature, and it is understandable. However, for the first thousand years or more of their existence, fairy tales were part of an oral tradition that was told by adults, to adults. Stories descended through generations by being told and passed from one person to another, as part of a communal bonding process. This made a tale subject to change, dependent on the
Discuss the relationship between language and the body in Julian of Norwichs A Revelation of Love
Discuss the relationship between language and the body in Julian of Norwich's A Revelation of Love A Revelation of Love relies on language, an ultimately human and physical mode of expression, to describe its spiritual experience. Julian's use of language draws attention to the very clear delineation between physical and spiritual modes of communication, while simultaneously existing as a metaphorical representation of the word becoming flesh. Julian both describes the spiritual in physical terms and uses physical metaphors to convey her spiritual experiences. This confusing relationship which swings between the literal and the metaphorical is synthesised in Julian's discussion of 'sight'. There is a clear distinction between 'bodily' sight and 'gostly sight', a spiritual way of gaining 'understondyng' and becoming closer to God through a communication that exists outside the confines of language as we know it. This attempt to describe in words an experience that is literally indescribable is perhaps what makes Julian of Norwich's writing so remarkable. The spiritual experiences she communicates are ineffable; it is a mode of knowing which 'transcends the normal faculties of sense and intellect.'1 Several characteristics of the language suggest that Julian dictated the work to an amanuensis: the rhythms and inflexions of a speaking voice inherent in the language, her
Commentary on 'Keeping Mum'
Commentary 'Keeping Mum' is a dramatic monologue, written for a broad teenage and adult audience, with the purpose to entertain and create an aura of unease within the audience. When writing 'Keeping Mum' I anticipated how it would be performed on stage and subsequently tailored it for this use. Because the pace is erratic, reflecting the confusion in the character, I felt it would have a greater impact if it were being watched on stage with the use of paralinguistics to enhance the piece. 'Too Late?' is similarly written for a broad audience although its purpose is to give a true representation of Fuerteventura thus informing the reader of the country. Humour is also employed, to entertain and maintain the audience's attention. Primarily, I expect the readership to be single, intrepid travelers who are looking for adventure, rather than the more common tourist retreats, although I believe it would appeal to couples of all ages also. I wrote 'Too Late?' in the style of a feature article in a magazine or newspaper. I have employed two main styles when writing; persuasive and entertaining, from the point of view of a traveler. These two contrasting styles maintain the audience's attention whilst reflecting the stimulating and varying style of holiday they may have, is they visited Fuerteventura. The linguistic techniques and literary content used in both pieces has
Chaucer's Favorable Treatment of Women's Plight for Equality
Chaucer's Favorable Treatment of Women's Plight for Equality Joe Bohn 303W-01 Christian Moraru June 17, 2000 Joe Bohn English 303W-01 Chaucer's Favorable Treatment of Women's Plight for Equality Throughout Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," characters are depicted which epitomize and exaggerate the corruption and injustices commonly experienced during his lifetime. Chaucer explicitly utilizes his characters as instruments, which serve to ponder taboo subjects of the times. Amongst these taboo topics, he makes his strongest points by portraying Alison, the Wife of Bath, in order to shed light upon the plight of medieval woman's oppression. Chaucer urges his audience to consider and reconsider patriarchal society's treatment of women. First, we must recognize that Chaucer had much reason to sympathize with the plight of women. According to a 1357 record-made when he was approximately fifteen years of age-young Chaucer was employed by a wealthy count. That Christmas, the countess showed him great kindness by providing him with a generous amount of money, such that young Geoffrey could buy himself clothing and other items (Beidler 4). Clearly, this generosity would have left a mark upon him at such an impressionable age. According to an ambiguous legal record, there was another instance in which a woman showed kindness to Chaucer. In his later life, he was