The Knight Antonius Block, searches for answers. The knight is more of a recluse and has few conversations. He spends most of his time in search of the truth and reflection. He seeks the truth. His mission appears to be to seek the true face of God. This is demonstrated when he asks the witch who is to be burned, to show him the devil. In a sense, this shows the obvious connection between the two. A possible theory might be that they are one in the same. He appeared to believe that the two would be connected. Thus, if he met the devil, he would know more about god.
The Squire Johns, appears to deem himself enlightened. He is not inclined to the sentiments about God and death. In contrast to the Knight, the Squire is not driven with a desire …show more content…
He told death he had one thing to accomplish in life. This was revealed to be saving the son of the actors. The knight thought he accomplished this by distracting death. However, death still had the ability to take the son, after he took the Knight. Therefore, his legacy that he lived for could be hurt in death. Thus, his sacrifice was foolish, because his attributed life meaning was futile.
Steven Lauper would say that the Knight is confused. His reasoning would be that the Knight said he was ready to die. This was because he believed that he had accomplished what he needed; therefore, death would be no harm. In contrast, the whole movie, his desire was to see God. Thus, when he died, he would not have filled this desire. Lauper’s stance is that death is the permanent deterrent to ones achievement of unfulfilled desires.
Immanuel Kant would say that the Squire was noble. The squire was is faith servitude to the Knight. This includes following him into the crusades. His unwavering support for his Lord was in direct conflict with his rational will to live. His purpose was to protect and serve his leader. Thus, in sacrificing his safety for him, he became a noble
The Squire Johns, appears to deem himself enlightened. He is not inclined to the sentiments about God and death. In contrast to the Knight, the Squire is not driven with a desire …show more content…
He told death he had one thing to accomplish in life. This was revealed to be saving the son of the actors. The knight thought he accomplished this by distracting death. However, death still had the ability to take the son, after he took the Knight. Therefore, his legacy that he lived for could be hurt in death. Thus, his sacrifice was foolish, because his attributed life meaning was futile.
Steven Lauper would say that the Knight is confused. His reasoning would be that the Knight said he was ready to die. This was because he believed that he had accomplished what he needed; therefore, death would be no harm. In contrast, the whole movie, his desire was to see God. Thus, when he died, he would not have filled this desire. Lauper’s stance is that death is the permanent deterrent to ones achievement of unfulfilled desires.
Immanuel Kant would say that the Squire was noble. The squire was is faith servitude to the Knight. This includes following him into the crusades. His unwavering support for his Lord was in direct conflict with his rational will to live. His purpose was to protect and serve his leader. Thus, in sacrificing his safety for him, he became a noble