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A Comparison of Japanese and European Feudalism Feudalism is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “the system of political organization prevailing in Europe from the 9th to about the 15th centuries having as its basis the relation of lord to vassal with all land held in fee and as chief characteristics homage, the service of tenants under arms and in court, wardship, and forfeiture.” Feudalism dictated much of the Medieval era in Europe, but lasted much longer, and more successful, in Japan,…

The Feudal system was a system of obligations between lords and vassals. The level you were born in you would probably stay at that level for the rest of your life, as it was really hard to move up. There are four levels of the feudal system, Kings, Nobles, Knights, and Peasants. Feudalism started during the middle ages between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance. This time was when wealth was based on land, even higher than any currency. Basically all levels gave the levels lower than them…

Poverty in the African American Urban Community: Theories, Factors and Contributions A renewed allegiance to community upliftment, particularly in the interest of promoting adequate living conditions for those residing in poor urban communities, is essential in the development of a thriving lower class community. Social change within the African American Community is not singularly defined by upward economic mobility, nor can it be characterized by the individual achievements of those who have…

World Literature: Shakespeare Unit During the 14th and 15th century there were many conflicts between the English and the British over land, and power. There were also conflicts involving the ultimate ruler (god) and the Kings of Land over who had power. Besides conflicts with each other and god, there were still women's rights issues. Both Saint Joan, and King Henry V are similar in which they both lack the rights of women. They disrespect women in the sense of itemizing, name calling, and…

sword, a classic archetype that is a key player during the feudal era, and one of the first things that comes to mind when we think of early Europe. Nonetheless, our knight errant Don Quixote exists in the wrong time, and if Sancho Panza wasn’t his squire and loyal companion he would be a two dimensional character in a one dimensional world; Sancho Panza’s duality of character allows for Quixote to gain depth, and take form as the insanely chivalrous character he is. It’s safe to assume that…

Upon the middle ages (400 to 1400 A.C) lived the samurai, the loyal warriors of Japan, and the knights, the religious warriors of Europe. Though they may be on opposite sides of the world, they do not acknowledge each other’s existence, similarities were mere coincidences, and the two display little correlation among each other. The knights and samurai differentiated upon their training, had dissimilar loyalty policies and codes, and diverse perspectives of death. Although the samurai and…

Cultural Hijacking: The Commercialization of the Hip Hop Genre Ever since the formative years of the recorded music industry, Africana artists have played a major role in shaping some of the most influential music genres of the 20th century. Jazz, blues, and hip hop, to name a few, would not exist in the current state that they do today had it not been for all of the great artists who overcame racial intolerance and segregation through their art. Unfortunately, the period of social…

In the film, The Seventh Seal, by Ingmar Bergma, argues that death is the only truth that exists for all man's knowledge. Ingmar shows this through the character Antonius Block, The Squire Jon, and the actor Jof, as each shows a different perspective on their belief on life and what death is/ means to them. You will also find symbolism in the lighting and sound. Through the knight you can see that faith can replace knowledge through some people and can not through others. One example may be the…

promise. So, he sends her to Aurelius, but when Aurelius hears about how well Arvéragus kept his wife’s promise he is so moved that he refuses to break the couple’s marriage, and instead tells Dorigen to return to her husband. Aurelius says that a squire can be as honorable as a knight, and when he approaches the scholar about his debt, all is forgiven, and the scholar proves himself to be honorable. The tales ends asking the audience who was the most…

turned 7 he became a page. While the boy was a page he would be taught how to hunt by a huntsman and about religion by a priest or chaplain. When the boy turned 14 he became a squire and would receive a sword in a ceremony and be assigned to a lord's manor where he would take care of a particular duty. At the age of 21 a squire would be ready to knighted. When he was knighted he would receive the honors of a knight and would continue to serve under the…