Canterbury Cathedral

Death, an ominous and dark subject, is very frequent in medieval literature. In the passages read so far this semester, each have had some mention of death literal and figurative, which is a dismal subject, but still brings about celebration. What an author emphasizes and how he delivers the message of death in his work shows what he celebrates in his work. Different writers focus on different aspects of death to convey and reveal to the reader what he celebrates in death. Some praise the…

The Canterbury Tales, written by Geoffrey Chaucer, is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims who are heading to Canterbury Cathedral. The Millers tale could be considered one of the most intriguing tales due to the sexual relationships intertwined in the story. His tale focuses on lying and cheating along with love and sex, showing how women can easily betray their marriages. Alisoun is the main female present in the Millers tale, she betrays her husband without a second thought and…

Black Death John Chaucer, Geoffrey Chaucer’s father, took his family to Southampton in 1348 to get away from the plague and did not return to London until it was safe (Hirsh, 2008). It is believed that Geoffrey Chaucer have attended the St. Paul’s Cathedral School since it was minutes away from Chaucer’s home,The plague certainly had large impact on Europe society and caused extreme damage which seemed to be impossible to recover. However, ironically many believe that the Black Death accelerated…

generous gift of UNT alum Tony Goolsby. The chapel is a non-denominational place of worship, reflection and peace that is open to everyone without exception. The chapel was dedicated in September of 2001. It is not as prestigious as the Chartres Cathedral, but it definitely exhibits the ideas and beliefs of Modern Americans.The chapel was planned to accommodate as many as 142 people. To begin, as every churches in America, the chapel is primarily a place of worship. It is a place to…

Michelangelo was born March 6, 1475 in Caprese, Italy and departed this life in 1564 in Rome at the age of 88. Michelangelo was not only a painter, but was also a sculptor, architect, poet and engineer. Although Michelangelo had many struggles in his life from rejection and losing his mother at such a young age, he was the first artist who was recognized during his lifetime. Michelangelo left behind multiple pieces of art, including a sculptor he named “David”. Michelangelo lost his mother at…

English 8H Dr. Nolla Period 2 Maria Minenko 2/16/17 I’m Snowball. I’m very intelligent and passionate. I know right from wrong, and what to do to prove it. I’ll make our farm better and bring it to greatness. No one will be able to take it from us. I know that Napoleon was trying to make you into slaves, the hopelessness you are feeling and I’ll try as hard as I can to change that, I’ve returned and I am ready to help our farm heal. Napoleon failed, his method of warfare was based on…

As depicted by the countless sold copies of this sort, tragedies appeal to the pathos of human pity. Having been distinguished from their beginning in ancient Greece, when authors such as Sophocles and Homer wrote rhetorics that are still being taught today. In fact, famous, talented Elizabethan playwright, William Shakespeare is best known for his tragedies including the acclaimed Romeo and Juliet. Therefore, it is no surprise that he exquisitely produced the play “Othello”, illustrating the…

In my essay I will first sate the traits of an ideal knight and then discuss the characteristics of an ideal knight as represented in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight while comparing and contrasting them to the characteristics of ideal knights in traditional texts. Quoting examples from the text, I will then discuss, analyze and come to a conclusion if Sir Gawain has been represented as an ideal knight in the 14th century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. During the Middle Ages and in many…

In The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer creates tales that are told within the story as a whole. A group of thirty people go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral. The Host decides to have a competition of who can tell the best story. Each person is suppose to tell four tales total, two on the way there and two on the way back. There were also rules, the tale had to be morally sound and entertaining. Whoever the Host chose as the winner would receive the prize of a free meal. Readers will…

(1308-11). (n.d.) Maesta is from the Italian word “in majesty” that is known as Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints) Maesta Altarpiece (1308-11). (n.d.) This piece is a two sided horizontal style wooden screen designed for the Siena Cathedral. This piece was painted using the Byzantine style of art. This composition of this piece follows the traditions of the Proto-Renaissance period. Maesta Altarpiece (1308-11). (n.d.). This piece shows the Virgin and Child in majesty and…