confraternity
A brotherhood or organization, usually with a civilized, charitable, or religious derived agenda. In the text, this word is used for cake-bakers. Using a specific, potent term to describe bakers, comes across as exaggeratory. This is to present a humorous effect.
“Confraternity Definition & Meaning.” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confraternity. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
How is it, then, that they exclude the monks from all good companies, calling them feast-troublers, marrers of mirth, and disturbers of all civil conversation, as the bees drive away the drones from their hives?
Monks provided aid to those in dire need of assistance during the medieval era and the beginning of the renaissance. Housing nomads and travelers, nursing the sick back to health, and assisted the impoverished. Monasticism presents a threat to over-arching societal beliefs, because it provides an outlet for those willing to deter from civilization. Sorabella, Jean. “Monasticism in Western Medieval Europe: Essay: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.” The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, 1 Jan. 2013, www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/mona/hd_mona.htm.
The savage Cerberus, a monster drear, Howls from his threefold throat with canine cries Above the people who are whelmèd there. Oily and black his beard, and red his eyes, His belly huge: claws from his fingers sprout. The shades he flays, hooks, rends in cruel wise.
Dante's inferno showcases and mentions various infamous figures from Greek mythology. In this case we see Hade's monstrous hound Cerberus, the beast tasked with negating souls from escaping the underworld (Hell). It's fascinating that Dante intertwines Greek Mythology with Christianity. It's possible that "The divine comedy" Alludes to the legitimacy of Greek mythology, without trumping Christian lore. Or, it could've simply been that Greek lore describes hell meticulously; therefore, Dante used Greek mythology for inspiration when creating the comedy.
Work Cited
Herrick, Josh. “Classical Literary Influence Upon Dante’s Conceptualization of the Christian Hell.” Noctua: Medieval and Renaissance Studies at The W, Mississippi University for Women, 2017, www.muw.edu/images/colleges/as/hpg/noctua/vol2/Noctua_vol2.pdf#page=49.
She sent me in this guise to yon fair hall to test the truth of the renown that is spread abroad of the valour of the Round Table. She taught me this marvel to betray your wits, to vex Guinevere and fright her to death by the man who spake with his head in his hand at the high table.
The Green Knight is a complex character. His duality is conveyed during the time spent as Bernlak, versus his first appearance as the Green Knight in the grand hall. Although his true identity is not revealed until the end, Bernlak is perceived as a supporting character to Gawain, whilst his Green alter ego is considered the antagonist to Gawain. When analyzing both of his personas, one might deduct that he dons the Green Knight figure for a purpose. Not solely to carry out the whims of Morgan Le Fay, but to proctor the capabilities of King Arthur's Knights and their valor. To see whether or not they are worthy enough to serve the land of Camelot.
“Who Is the Green Knight?” Character Analysis of the Green Knight, Pace, Accessed 8 Mar. 2024. https://csis.pace.edu/grendel/projs2002d/CHARACTERESSAY.htm
As you read, take note of how Medea responds to the men that have controlled and continue to try to control her life. Consider what kind of world Medea lives in and how she responds to her situation and place in society. Do you see an intersection or a corollary in today’s society and the world we inhabit?
Jason casts aside his former wife Medea. In response, Medea calls his actions cowardice, Yet Creon supports Jason's decision to abandon Medea in favor of marrying his daughter Glauce. Despite Jason's despicable deed, Creon disregards this and condemns Medea. This shows the domination of male influence in the play. Medea is not a dominant factor in her world. However, With the death of Glauce, Creon, and Jason's children. Media succeeded in swapping the power dynamic.