a Christian sacrament in which a member of the Church confesses sins to a priest and is given absolution.

Its sad that all the knowledge that you accumulate all goes away within seconds. I wonder if knowledge would stay perminatley with the soul would it make life different? would we want to learn more?

This remind me of how fellowship didn't want to go on the journey of death with him

This statement doesn't make sense to me. I understand that death will end the journey of life but how will it hinder someone?

I can understand this, for a creator, to be the worst disappointment. Giving your creation the ability to chose to do what is right and seeing them not only chose wrong, but to chose wrong consistently.

This is describing the crucifixion of Christ, which is both the son of God and God himself.

Here God is expressing his disappointment with his creation and their decisions to pursue worldly pleasures rather than secure infinite riches in Heaven.

Everyman must be judged by God and answer for his sins.

Earthly riches and pleasures have no real meaning after death.

I believe this is referring to burial, clay being a type of dirt... maybe?

You must answer for your worldly actions upon your death.

The last couple lines that "clean" was used in, I didn't understand what it meant. Can anyone clarify the meaning of clean in this context?

Man, this story was great! It taught me the lesson of that my good deeds are the ones that stick with me to the end. that every other possession and feeling goes away when I dye. That if I make the right choices, they will stick with me until the end, though the will not follow me to eternal life. With knowledge, the hero was saved. It brought back good-deeds, penance, beauty, strength, and the 5-wits. This story is really god. It made me wonder to what I am doing with my life. And what deeds I am actually going to do that last forever.

Penance - a sacrament, as in the Roman Catholic Church, consisting in a confession of sin, made with sorrow and with the intention of amendment, followed by the forgiveness of the sin.

OH! so if he had given to the poor and be less greedy, goods might have gone on this journey with him.

Feign - to invent fictitiously or deceptively, as a story or an excuse

Gramercy - Archaic, used as an exclamation expressing surprise or sudden strong feeling

(used as an exclamation of sorrow, regret, or dismay.)

Wend - to pursue or direct, to proceed or go

If you need help understanding the seven deadly sins. Watch this show.

"Seven Deadly Sins"

This is interesting. How is he not afraid of his own death? Does that show true courage? Or does he believe he is going to heaven?

Respite - temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.

It makes sense that fellowship doesn't want to go on a journey to death with everyman. Why would anyone want to accompany someone to death that they don't know too well?fellowship going back on his promise is justified

So he pretty much wants fellowship to come on this journey to death with him just so he's not alone? Everyman seems very selfish to me

This man seems really nice but at the same time, why is he being to kind to everyman and why would he take revenge on everymans enemy?

the far distance.

Is everyman talking a book that he is physically writing or a metaphor being the story of his life or the book of his life?

a contemptible or cowardly person.

Is death stating that there is no coming back on Earth

stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place.

This proves the assertion that death had made earlier about men not expecting death to come when it does come

This actually sounds very evil

There you go again with death being so pessimistic. smh

Why is death just stating that we have forgotten God? How can he speak for all of us? Most of us remember God daily. Its seems that the character death is already making a lot of assertions about man kind

It is true that most of us don't really expect to die at a certain time. Therefor no one really knows when death is coming and not many thinking about their death either before it comes to them.

This statement is strong because this is very true and it sad to me because no one, not even the richest of the rich can escape death.

excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness

On the perspective of God, it seems that he is disappointed in us in a sense. This sections is quite negative so far, hope that changes because it seems that God is complaining a bit and that is not what God represents to me personally

This is very powerful and already sets an optimistic tone of the story

This is very interesting how all these characters are listed before the story. I don't see this very often in literature that isn't in form of a play.

Nice comparison! I feel what is being said here is that your "prime" will peak and eventually all be gone such as your youth and good looks. Also suggesting that once you pass and go to heaven, God will not take any of that into account and will still pass judgment like everyone else. The simile used here was interesting. Not sure if it is just me, but I keep noticing the month of May being mentioned in like 80% of the texts we been reading lol.

The line "Sin in the beginning full sweet" probably refers to how good committing a sin might feel in the beginning and almost like it was not such a big deal. But then "in the end causeth thy soul to weep" would refer to the fact how after its done you will regret it and feel terrible and ashamed for committing that sin. I thought this sounded pretty cool the way it was worded.

He confessed his sins and recognized his wrongs, so he is allowed into heaven.

A reminder that knowledge of what good-deeds are always stays, even when others like beauty strength etc. leave you before death.

Beauty leaves. This makes me think of physical beauty that eventually leaves you more than spiritual beauty.

This is the first time in a novel I've seen angels to be almost discredited.

Once he confesses his sins others join him on his journey.

Everyman's Good- deeds could with him but they can't stand truly. Verily- https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verily

Ironic that Everyman is saying that Goods are a traitor to God and has deceived him, when he was the true traitor to God.

Loving material goods is fine, as long as that's not the only thing you love.

All his life he loved riches (material goods) and that doesn't help him now.

Just like how humans promised to be faithful to God and left him.

Again cousin refuses to go with him on the pilgrimage ( Everyman will have to face his actions and their consequences alone).

Fellowship is leaving him before death.

Give rise to (sometimes is used when speaking of reproduction). https://www.dictionary.com/browse/begat

High Judge= God.

If he's done anything wrong then he will be punished now before he dies.

Death will kill him if he tries to get even a small delay.

Your social status in life doesn't matter to death, he eventually takes everyone.

Humanity seems to be in such bad shape that they don't even recognize God's name anymore.

A pilgrimage, just like in Chaucer's Tales.

This is definitely a different aspect of God. In Julian's Devine Love she preaches about how God loves everyone, all throughout their lives. Here God is seen as a figure to obey and even fear.

In the beginning men were nice and happy, but then they wanted more, and this leads them to become greedy with material goods.

Touches the idea that learning should be a fun experience for students. Learning shouldn't be forced or frustration.

Most people spoke mainly English at this time, and seemed to have drifted so far away from the Latin language that they no longer desire to use it.

from wikipedia: a pejorative term used to label the Roman Catholic Church, its teachings, practices and adherents.

As stated in the introduction, Ascham believes in the "double translation" method rather than all the tedious rules of grammar also without actual physical pain if they were to get something wrong. He wanted to ensure his students loved learning in a comfortable way by the means of praise not pain and fear.

Is he saying a child will profit more from being told what he did wrong in a gentle way than to be scolded or punished ?

Ascham feels that a child shouldn't be scolded if he were to get something wrong such as forgetting a word.

scold

After the child has practiced and learned every bit of the language, he/she is tested by taking a paper book without any help and translating it into English then the book is taken up and the child must then translate his/her own English back into Latin. Wow that is impressive!! Definitely seems like an effective yet harsh way to learn a language but I bet it worked

syntax analysis analyzing a sentence into its parts

According to google: an alphabetical list of the words (especially the important ones) present in a text, usually with citations of the passages concerned.

Is this referring to Saint Sturm and if so, why is he important in this sentence?

This book was brought into schools, taught, and helped them to better understand Latin

As a philosophy student, I loved this reading. Government, religion, and ethics are commonly explored topics in philosophy, and the example of Utopia is often referred to, so it was great to get to read the text for myself. I think there is great wisdom in much of Utopia's society, along with some naive ideas that work well in theory, but collapse in practice. Communal property is one of these ideas that simply has been shown in many different situations to not work after time, though excellent in its intentions. However, I think it is always good to bring up these ideas to challenge the mind.

A digging and grubbing tool with features of an adze and an ax or pick.

Insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct.

See above lol

This line of thought is leading towards trying to fix the reason people are led to steal as a way of preventing them from stealing. Helping provide them with necessities like shelter, food, and clothing to keep them from trying to take it from others. This way of thinking is making theft a symptom, not an illness.

No kidding.

Gallows.

this was definitely a lengthy reading and difficult to keep up with at times but I like how More created this fantasy world Utopia to show in contrast how things were in actualility during the 16th century

they have no lawyers and for the most part slavery is the punishment for all crimes

they care for the sick making them feel as comfortable as possible. Suicide is accepted but without the priests consent the bodies are disposed in a ditch.

unlike Europe, Utopia doesn't execute their criminals but rather condemns them to slavery keeping them in "perpetual labour"

Hythloday notes that Utopians are always eager to learn

the Utopians cherish education and learning, particularly in science, and are more focused on the meaning of life and happiness rather than materialistic things and appearances

they have so much gold and silver they could care less if they sell their merchandise for money

all cities share their surpluses with each other and when all needs have been met, they sell the rest abroad

Utopians are allowed to travel with the princes permission and if they leave without permission they are said to be a fugitive possibly resulting in slavery

all Utopians work on the farm and learn a trade. Their workday only lasts 6 hours and the rest of their time is for eating, sleeping, or whatever else they please but for the most part its for reading. The only ones exempt from labor are those who are studying.to become ambassadors, priests, or Tranibors

reveals how Utopia is governed and shows how they prevent corruption by electing and rotating representatives

slightly salty, mixture of river water and sea water

This definitely contradicts with the idea presented in book 1 where everyone faced a death penalty.

Utopia has 44 cities. Amaurot is it's capital which is located in the center of the island where 3 wise men from each city come togther to discuss the matters of Amaurot. Families of 20 maintain and work the farmland for two years then replaced by another new 20 people.

Some people feel that they mus have children in order to secure the future.

A omen or sign that will happen in the future. https://www.thefreedictionary.com/auguries

The religion they follow is a Christian belief.

One mighty God/being.

Utopia is crescent shaped, with rocks protecting it from any attacks. It was once connected to the mainland but a man named Utopus conquered and civilized it's inhabitants making them dig a canal separating it from the mainland making it an island.

A honorable code to follow.

Here we do see a ranking of men. Everything is initially promoted as equal.

It is shameful to them, to display the kinds of violence that win a war.

Even those who are higher ranking members of society do not want to seem superior.

Death is a very last resort.

Like a indentured servant.

Hythloday believes abolishing property and money is the only solution because with it, he believes a nation can't be governed justly or happily. More suggests some truth in what Hythloday says but it can only be realized if we see the contrasting side of the reality of politics and how things actually work in real life.

Even though slavery is different from what the American-idea of slavery is and there is room to argue over whether or not those people deserve to be slaves, There still is not equal treatment.

A farmer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Husbandman

The author is beginning to put in his own input into the text.

stating in his opinion what would make a good king vs what wouldn't. It all comes down to money and greed which in turn will cause havoc and oppress people

Simile

This reminds me of Boethius. He said that once people have a lot of wealth and are on top they must continue their whole lives to fight to be on top- leading to a life of pointless misery.

Question why some people are brought happiness knowing that they are higher ranking than others.

person in charge of a jail or the prisoners in it. I'm guessing this is a metaphor used here to describe the king taking charge of all the people

How greed begins to be established.

better for the king to quit and let someone else handle the situations at hand than to keep the table and abuse that power by dealing with problems unjustly

so is this saying what if the king was held accountable for his peoples actions? He would definitely make sure his people had what they needed and made sure they were pleased

Hes saying without money and property, there wouldn't be the need to steal or have an unjust government because everyone would be equal and happy

There isn't really freedom in this idea of travelling. You must go to your destined area or face the consequences.

This is the first time that not everything is equal. There are some duties that women are assigned to.

This could raise problems. I assume this means that you cannot marry outside of your city.

I love this idea.

Having a sullen and gloomy disposition.

He is happy with the freedom to think as he wishes and to think of whatever he wishes, not tied to, or enslaved by, the needs of another.

I am noticing a pattern of double negatives. I am actually having trouble reading it because my brain just skips over the second.

Again we see the garden as community property, just as everything else is.

The quality or state of being imprudent: not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment.

A tank for storing water. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cistern

Again a number is used to enhance the description of the land.

A piece of magnetite or other naturally and permanently magnetized mineral, able to be used as a magnet.

hate, loathe

Even the animals have everything equal.

Immediate friendship.

Everyone has equal distribution of goods, but slavery is still present. Does slavery in this case reflect back to book 1 where slaves are criminals and their punishment is slavery.

More commonly known to us as Amerigo Vespucci, the man for which the Americas were named.

More commonly known to us as Amerigo Vespucci, the man for which the Americas were named.

A random number it seems? Does 54 hold any kind of significance in these time periods?

The philosophy that we learn and often refer to came from Greek philosophers. Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, and Pythagorus were all influential Greek philosophers.

Very or particularly.

A traveller, not motivated by exploring lands, but exploring thier philosophies, religion, and government.

exactly! Its contradicting and the punishment is such a heinous act.

Clever or cunning devices, especially as used to deceive others. In this case, he is not a deceitful or manipulative man.

They are willing to work to earn their money instead of having to steal but no one will hire them so they have no other options to turn to

sometimes people are ran out of their homes or end up in poverty and their only means to survive is to steal or beg for money. They can't help it because that's the only way they know to make ends meet so how can the punishment be death if they're stealing to live. The punishment is too harsh.

A interesting choice of words to describe a island. It also hints at a island of corruption or evil.

I think there is significance that book 1 is much shorter than book 2.

A nation can't have both. This almost suggests that there will be people who are better off and some who will be worse off because of their countries ruling polices.

This is the first time I've ever seen the idea of economics deeply analyzed in a novel.

There is a large division of countries at this time. It somewhat reminds me of Beowulf.

Philosophers hold a kind of guidance power that many people would desire them to rule. This contradicts the idea of being born into wealth or into a royal family.

A person who wanders from place to place with no job.<br> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vagabond

You pay back the person that you stole from, not the prince/king/kingdom.

They serve one king, but had their own freedom almost like a democracy.

The idea of imprisonment.

The idea in America and other countries today, with separating crimes as misdemeanors or felonies.

He's slamming a capitalist idea that people bring money and therefore the hard-working people are therefore "worth more" as human beings.

He listed all of the reasons why people are resulted to steal ( poverty, need to get by etc.), to reinforce his argument that the punishment for theft is too severe.

A pest or people who are annoying. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pestiferous

He's claiming that wars only happen by accident?

An interesting phrase. You can tell his age but it's more referring to him as someone who is in their middle age.

He restates that he doesn't want land or wealth or a reputation for his work,

Different from medieval stories like Beowulf where men are fixated on being the greatest.

He is not going to infer or give his own judgement on situations- he's just going to repeat what was told to him.

It's interesting that the needle (sewing) is praised, when you think that perhaps in this time weapons etc. might be glorified.

So far there hasn't been any mention of danger or a person of evil yet in this story.

A traveller/ philosopher is a higher rank than a seaman.

Abundant https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copious

Is this another way of saying that the conversations they had felt like conversations with family members and not colleagues.

It;s kind of controversial of him to write in his book that his friend deserves a greater title, when a king or someone in charge could read the book and be offended.

He's open and honest.

He can't describe his colleague because he thinks his friend is too smart.

they were just using execution for everything even for a crime that wasn't as severe such as robbery that it would cost them there life. There had to be a better way of going about punishment.

More is saying the way they dealt with crime was not an effective way because there was still much crime happening

he was a very intellectual man

More thinks Raphael will make a great counsellor and has faith in him and the decisions he will make based off his personality, but Raphael doesn't think so. Raphael thinks even if he did, it wouldn't make a difference as princes "apply themselves more to war affairs than peace". He knows they prefer to work alone than to ask for any assistance.

Abrogated is defined as repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Prudent is defined as acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

I like the line "Flower of his age." It kind of sounds like it is referring to the age of when you look your best. The line after that is good to have as it gives us a description of what the man looked like, a seaman.

Dexterous is defined as showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

I noticed that they don't use periods in most of this text. They only use dots. To me this text was really hard to understand. I had to look up a summary to understand it at all. In the beginning of the story, my mind wandered to the renaissance. Groups of different artists reminded me of he renaissance. Whenever the man spoke to the women next to the tower, it reminded me of Tangled. This text had a good theme of to not do bad because of bad? It was hard to understand the lesson.

The author is referencing to Benjamin Franklin (maybe), Apparently he had a role in religion.

http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/portal/communities/pa-heritage/religion-early-politics-benjamin-franklin.html

It is interesting how they learn the holy scripture first. Today , we learn how to spell, do simple math, and how to draw.

Credo - a statement of the beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions.

To me it sounds like a friar is saying all of this. Maybe they said who is talking, but it sounds like they are spouting a bunch of lies to get peoples spirits high and to raise their own personal image.

Man this king sure sounds really good. He always pays, but is not too egotistical. He holds a castle, with lots of servants. But this story is making no sense to me at all besides that. The first paragraph about the dream made sense, but everything else made no sense in context.

An Israeli peninsula

"To put all of my chips on the table" "To put down everything."

Friar - a member of a religious order, especially the mendicant orders of Franciscans, Dominicans, Carmelites, and Augustinians.

Hermit - any person living in seclusion

I relate these beginning descriptive paragraphs to the renaissance. To say that there is Beggars, story tellers, jokers, and musicians all in one area sounds like the renaissance to me.

For some reason British Literature righter's always use mirth.

This is very true, and this remind of how Jesus sacrificed for our sins, just like a mother. This story does really lay out roles of a mother and God side by side and it is only getting closer in the roles that both of them play and in a sense, they both represent each other.

This is a very true statement and very emotional statement too. When you think about God being readily available and surest, the one thing that is the closest is a mother in our everyday life. A mother is the one who truly represents God in the real world

This is a very different yet powerful statement that I can support. I love how this includes a lot about women and it gives the same respect to woman that the men yet, if not, more.

This is very different from the story prior to this one. This one actually has a lot of sides of woman and actually includes women when the notion of respect and honor comes into play

Is this implying that God does not blame us for our sins? This can be true to an extent but I think this story and the passages in it can be very debatable.

This part of the story can be controversial because even though sin exist, it does not mean that sin is supposed to exist and it can infect be preventable and the world can change and I think that it is the very goal of society now, but that just me. I know it will take years but I don't necessarily agree with this statement