Interesting last reading! We get to see history of Gulliver, his family background, and his struggles. It is amazing to see his life and get a deep understanding of the character. As all of the reading done so far in this class, this reading also provided some strong imagery through out part I. The story provided another perspective of battling in a nation through Gulliver's life.

Thats funny and interesting

Lilliputian language. Tolgo Phonac Lill. not defined: in context, appears to be an order to attack or fire arrows; "Let go! Vomit!" or "Let go vomit!"

“Degul”, writes Rothman, is the Hebrew word for “flag”, and the verb “hikinah” in Hebrew means “to transfer, impart, or give”. “Thus,” writes Rothman, “one might deduce that Hekinah Degul pronounces a militant stance, offers a display of colours, and urges Gulliver's capitulation to the Lilliputian flag.”

Gulliver's Travels, or Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships is a prose satire of 1726 by the Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan Swift, satirising both human nature and the "travellers' tales" literary subgenre.

"Born on November 30, 1667, Irish author, clergyman and satirist Jonathan Swift grew up fatherless. Under the care of his uncle, he received a bachelor's degree from Trinity College and then worked as a statesman's assistant. Eventually, he became dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. Most of his writings were published under pseudonyms. He best remembered for his 1726 book Gulliver's Travels."

This was such an easy read. I appreciated the fact that it was a true story, knowing that in a way made the piece more meaningful. It was great to see another perspective about slavery during that time. Racism is a part of our society that has existed for many many decades so it is always interesting to see how it was in different times of our history.

a state of weakness or loss of strength a feeling of pensive sadness

Love when people treat each other equally. No one is bigger or smaller.

Over 100 years old, the king is Oroonoko’s grandfather. He has many wives, both old and young. As the culture of his society is highly patriarchal, the king’s word is law, and his lust knows no limits.

She explains the situation at that of slavery so well

True story, love it!

She's known to give the readers the truth, not a make believe story that has no meaning to it.

Behn was a playwright, poet, translator; she was a woman in a world of men, a staunch Royalist, a spy, and a scarlet woman condemned for loose morals. She was also the first woman in England to identify herself as a professional writer. She wrote to the occasion, and she wrote to make money. There has been a consistent tendency to see Aphra Behn as a personal phenomenon, rather than as the author of a series of works that are interesting in their own right. It's important to state at the start that even now we know almost nothing for certain about Behn's life.

Interesting reading! The readings mentioned hit the the underlying basis of life; knowledge, triumphs, negotiating, marriage, etc. These are some aspects that aren't highlighted a whole lot in readings but are still important aspects of life and stories. Francis Bacon provides a great story and explanation for each selection.

to remove or destroy totally; do away with; exterminate.

Given the huge breadth of his readings, Montaigne could have been ranked among the most erudite humanists of the XVIth century.

Any red gemstone, most often a red garnet. A carbuncle can also be a stone with magical properties, usually capable of providing its own illumination to an otherwise dark interior. This is encountered in a number of medieval texts.

Give the characters a meaning and personality

Sounds like the modern way of saying, lets talk in person instead of text. In person, emotions are expressed clearly. In letter or text, it is hard to get the emotions across properly

a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

deceitful and untrustworthy.

"You must have the devil in you to succeed in any of the arts."

Because the truth hurts..

Right to the point I'm here for it!

I enjoyed this reading, wasn't the easiest reading but wasn't too hard at all either. It expressed the feelings of love, sadness and loneliness very well with the imagery, rhyming and other devices that made the reading more interesting. The reading all flowed and connected together so beautifully.

1 : intense, disordered, and often destructive rage. 2a capitalized : any of the avenging deities in Greek mythology who torment criminals and inflict plagues. b : an avenging spirit. c : one who resembles an avenging spirit especially : a spiteful woman.

She is so upset even the bright and airy season of spring can uplift her mood

disease of what? What is this reffereing to

Excellent tone and attitude to portray the sadness she holds alone. Very clear cut imagery- straight to the point

Love the nature elements coming through in this reading already

The aspiration to learn more developed from boredom instead of genuinely being interested in something new

Very interesting statement. If you're happy in being ignorant then you'll be okay with everything else because you experienced the worst yourself. Unless they are a hypocrite actually.

disposition to willfully inflict pain and suffering on others

Responsible people

I really really appreciated the feministic vibes in this readings. Authors opinion was noticeable but something great that the author did to prove the points was by using the Bible to make the points across and relatable. It is crazy how even in a time where patriarchy was a big deal, you get to see readings like this as well. There will always be people fighting for equality.

Such a feminism preacher. I love it

deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.

Glad the blame is being lifted off Eve

Appreciate how much women are being recognized here

YES! Feeling all the feminist vibes over here. Points are sooo on point. Right on the money!

Some one who brightens up an area

Bunch of mythical characters being mentioned right now

give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner. reveal or disclose (information).

So a message from God

These small sonnets have a lot to offer, they spoke about many big and important events about life such as death, birth, and love. I appreciated the fact that they were short and straightforward. It was very easy to follow along with it.

Or Desecration is the act of depriving something of its sacred character, or the disrespectful, contemptuous, or destructive treatment of that which is held to be sacred or holy by a group or individual.

Guilty of or characterized by betrayal of confidence or trust; perfidious. 2. Characterized by unforeseen or hidden hazards; dangerous or deceptive

A love that is balanced is a love that'll never die

Means good morning

In Christian and Islamic tradition, the Seven Sleepers is the story of a group of youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus around 250 AD to escape a religious persecution and emerged some 300 years later.

So she just killed him after he said so much about their bond connecting to the it

This is an interesting concept. They are married in a way because the same flea sucked their blood...wonder if life actually worked that way and was that intense

virginity

The mingling of the two bloods by the flea aren't any sort of sin.

Is this a metaphor to lust or love?

This play was a fun read. It was different from the dramatic and sweet stories, this was kind of dark and twisted in a way with the involvement of Lucifer I believe. Teaches the messages about the dark sides of life such as the evils, damnation and power which can end in bad situations. Gave the true perspective of the realities of life and not some magical ending that makes it all better.

Why is this even a thing to be of importance in his situation. Never escaping from a little love in these stories

Wow that's deep. Worth giving up a soul

Beard cut to a sharp point. This is an interesting word -- where is this word derived from? latin?

In English, the word laureate has come to signify eminence or association with literary awards or military glory. I assume this is a Latin derived word

So like what does this mean? I assume its Latin, but like where's the translation

The Rhine is one of the major European rivers, which has its sources in Switzerland and flows in a mostly northerly direction through Germany and the Netherlands, emptying into the North Sea

very motivated and passionate about getting the best in the world

God compared as a magician is interesting

Omnipotence is the quality of having unlimited power. Monotheistic religions generally attribute omnipotence to only the deity of their faith.

In this passage, Faustus ignores the possibility of redemption. Show a lot of knowledge though

Since this entire story was an allegory it was very hard to follow along. The language was also very difficult to grasp. But made it through and it was a great read overall, but probably one of my least favorite. The latin/older language is harder to read. Had a mix of all the themes, romance, action, etc.

Well thats harsh for sure

Aualé is a graphical user interface for the popular Oware Abapa board game. It may be used to analyze, record and share your own mancala games or to play against the computer.

Train in French

uncouth -- why do these words differ with such different letters. v and u are different sounding but they are being used interchangeably. Latin origin?

I admire the way nature is expressed in this book. Its beautiful but in a different way, it makes they seem like real life plants with character.

The storm shows some type of emotion, I definitely like this. Gives the nonliving a life as well

This is interesting. Is this a common phrase that's used to compliment a lady?

Queen is viewed very highly

Thats a confusing line

Display prominently or vividly. In heraldry and heraldic vexillology, a blazon is a formal description of a coat of arms, flag or similar emblem, from which the reader can reconstruct the appropriate image

The first part of the reading was amazing, everything is still implemented and encouraged every day in schools and in life situations with children. I appreciate the relatable aspects of this reading. The second part of the reading, took a turn. Seemed more harsh and demanding, seemed more of an adult teaching method. The end did confuse me a bit.

Animal comparisons can't be too far behind in these readings

YES! I feel like a lot of these points about teaching are things we still try to get across. Why is it that these things aren't a norm by now? Like we still have to constantly be reminded of these things all the time even if its been applied and talked about for decades on.

You learn more from your mistakes than your achievements.

Analyze (a sentence) into its parts and describe their syntactic roles. Analyze (a string or text) into logical syntactic components, Typically in order to test conformability to a logical grammar. examine or analyze minutely.

interpret (a word or action) in a particular way. analyze the syntax of (a text, sentence, or word). translate (a passage or author) word for word, typically aloud.

Early child development! It is a real thing, the knowledge of it has existed for so many years but now it is finally being pushed on, thats sad that it took this long. The original book was published in 16th century

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

Interesting read, not my favorite. Creating a great image of the Utopia cities, talked about all the points and factors that we see now too such as career, religion, nation, systems, and all the in between. Different from our medieval readings, but a nice transition to modern relatable material. I feel like this reading would be relatable every parts of the world at any time period.

That is right on! Million reasons why that is so true, never really thought about it till now but wow all facts!

Wow I could just picture this perfectly, author really painted the picture out for the audience.

It roughly corresponds to the historic Moorish Taifa of Toledo, taken during the Reconquista of the peninsula by Christians and thus becoming the southern part of Castile.

Interesting way to phrase that. I had to read that twice to make sure he was saying that he was ignorant or that he wasnt

to a notable degree; very.

What a beautiful and kind way to say something about age. Everyone always fears the age talk but this makes it sound not as bad.

Such a seamless way to explain the attitude and personality of him. Someone who is unbothered

the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. clearly expressing or indicating something.

showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

Too jealous to explain them or they are just that great that he's speechless?

Wow, this was a wonderful play/story. It truly had meaningful messages throughout the play. From all the reading we have done throughout the semester, this was the most relatable and connectable. It was very different than a romantic medieval tale. I appreciated this reading. From the beginning of life to the end of life, has moral teachings that are deep.

Middle English grand mercy, from Anglo-French grand merci great thanks

Gift given for someone else -- natural means of faith kind of like charity

Ghostly meaning spiritual sight

Judgement day kind of? Scaled on the good or bad scale

Go even needs a "sure reckoning" in order to clear Everyman of sins

Seems to be in a disbelief and denial toward sinful priests. Doesn't want accept that its possible. Finding the good in people or just ignorant?

Opposing Five Wits' speech. Not all priests are necessarily good, they are sinners as well

Basically saying the body is punishable but the soul is not. The physical body is what creates the problems, the soul remains pure.

Goods becoming good deeds

Love to goods versus love to god are absolute opposites

Money does not buy more time or help every situation. You can't bribe death

Pilgrimage to death? Interesting concept. Thats an interesting metaphor.

I understand every person or EVERYMAN, but all creatures? Even wild animals?

Talking about sins. Beginning and ending of stories and life. I love how in the beginning of the play everything is being clearly laid out

not permanent

The play is emphasizing on transitoriness clearly

This had to be one of the easiest readings. The language is not difficult. So I really enjoyed reading this. I loved the messages that it offered. My favorite part had to be the chapters about Jesus and God being referred to as a Mother and not just a Father. I support the feminism aspects that is seen through out Julian of Norwich selections. This was absolutely amazing!

This seems to be such a big topic. It keep continuing on

I am all for this. This is such a big and controversial idea I feel, even modern day

Why is this three italicized?

Interesting. Jesus is always seen as a father. First time I'm hearing him being referred to as a mother as well.

Old English nowiht "nothing," variant of nawiht (see naught). Meaning "zero, cipher" is from early 15c.

Is this referencing to the first sin committed by eve?

Sin are committed because it is useful at the moment. You gain profit for it at the moment.

Useful; profitable; needful; fit. Also spelled behoovable and behoveable.

What does this mean? Never heard something like this before

So many similes in this paragraph, relate to nature.

What does this mean? That the creation are all tiny?

Some feminism texts

Must have done good things in her life to be sure of going to Heaven

Is this like an unbearable crazy type of sickness or just a cold and flu type. He makes it seem like it a really bad sickness

the state or feeling, often pleasant, of tiredness or inertia.

Wow what a way to begin. This is such a heavy and important statement

This tale offers a bunch of allegory to get across the subliminal message about the social structures, corruption and so on. You see peace, evil, love, dream and so many important aspects of life and a society. It was a good read, a little difficult to understand at times but not bad.

Do not do something evil in order to get back at evil -- Becomes the same thing. Love this quote

Social structures are really important part of medieval Europe culture.

Cherubim: a winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending on God. It is represented in ancient Middle Eastern art as a lion or bull with eagles' wings and a human face, and regarded in traditional Christian angelology as an angel of the second highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy. Seraphim: an angelic being, regarded in traditional Christian angelology as belonging to the highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy, associated with light, ardor, and purity.

Describes the social structure in Medieval England -- Critical already in the beginning of the tale

ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled).

I wonder why the latin phrase was used and not translated. s it a common known phrase?

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

So much alliteration. This the most I have ever seen in just one paragraph. Impressive, not an easy thing to do.

Spring time seems to have a significance in most of these medieval era tales. Interesting. Wonder if there is a significant reason behind it?

A lot of alliteration going on already, I love it. Keeps me engaged

a weasel-like Eurasian mammal (genus Mustela, family Mustelidae ) with mainly dark brown fur and a darker mask across the eyes, noted for ejecting a fetid fluid when threatened.

They are fake though. lol this guy is a true troll

a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague.

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Gender Politics -- targets women for adultery

What is the great age? Is this a allusion or metaphor to something else?

Is this a character we are supposed to be aware of?

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire.

Seems to be preaching about all the things that he does - Is he a hypocrite? Even if he knows what he's doing but does it any ways

Practices that date back even to medieval times

Everything comes for a price of something - something is always expected

Biblical quotation in Latin that means "greed is the root of evil". This Latin phrase is a translation of the original Greek manuscripts of the Bible.

reedy, acquisitive, grasping, avaricious mean having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions

Makes it seem like he has wrong intentions for the sermon - to take revenge?

So they are total fakes?

Pardoner truly knows how to manipulate the emotions of the audience -- Also again with animal references

This was an interesting tale. He introduces himself as a pardoner, someone who preaches to do better than sins but he sins just as much. But then he continues to tell the tale about just preaching. This tale really proved the medieval tales theme of church corruption. This is just one part of the church we see so its crazy to think how big of a deal the corruption must actually be.

What an intense tale. There were parts of the tale that seemed like it was going no where but it all eventually came together towards the end. I wonder if these tales are similar to what even existed or occurred during the medieval times. I appreciated the women power and feminism that the tale had to offer.

refers to the concept of a sort of nobility of spirit -- concept of chivalry

Important that the woman even gets a little acknowledgement of governering

a class gaining prominence or power through the possession of land.

Symbolizes the sovereignty of the land

1. make wicked; deprave.
2. invoke evil upon; curse; blame for a misfortune.

Well thats no shocker. Women are always in the fight for sovereignty from their husbands and themselves as well

Eurasian bittern or great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a wading bird in the bittern subfamily (Botaurinae) of the heron family Ardeidae

I sense some girl power coming

uncertainty or doubt as to whether something is the case.

a demon child thought to be begotten upon a woman by a supernatural being like an elf or fairy.

Personal reason underly the reasoning

This was definitely a fun story. The love and medieval romance in this story were more realistic than other medieval tales that were pushing it too far. We got the dramatic romantic story; the cheating, the sex, the love triangle, everything you could possibly think of in a normal but still crazy love story.

Comparison and symbolism to Noah -- Allegory

make appropriate return for (a favor, service, or wrongdoing)

Comparison to himself to animals and Alisoun is also compared to animals throughout the tale -- Nature seems to play a huge huge role in medieval texts

Smart tactic to get the lover's attention. Medieval romance really sets the basis of how moves are made nowadays haha

Clerks' feelings for Alisoun differ

enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing. -- Disorderly conduct

The husband of an unfaithful wife, a cuckold.

An old husband with young wife -- young wife will find satisfaction somewhere else that the older man cannot provide

What does pryvetee mean?Attempted to research it but couldn't figure it out

Clerks vs peasants. Stereotypical peasant and clerk references

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness. The end point of the secret love. If its a secret type of love then its probably between people who aren't supposed to be together for various reasons; different classes etc

Dismissive type tone in this passage.

Desire to know the truth about the secrets of God

So many twists and turns in this tale, this love triangle is so intense. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time while reading it. The themes of this reading are so highlighted through the tales especially courtly love, chivalry and church corruption.

Oh wow. So not only is the rules of chivalry being broken, rules of actual brotherhood are being broken for this love. Is it really that worth it? They barely know the girl

Sort of a cruel, gruesome type of imagery

I got that it was against the rules to not perform the burial ritual. But wow did not think it would cause the death of Creon. More intense of a situation than I thought.

How is it in every medieval tale they fall in love with someone so easily?

Going against the rules of chivalry for courtly love? interesting , I wonder how this will turn out

An important rule has been broken. The rule of giving the dead a proper burial, old greek rituals that play an important part in the culture.

Seems to be a very powerful person. Rule maker as the lord and governor but he doesn't seem horrible as its mentioned he has wisdom and chivalry

Having the translated version of the text was very helpful. I attempted to read the original text, and I could not understand it at all. Probably one of the most difficult texts I have came across, but with the translated it was great. The prologue did a good job in describing the roles, characters and setting of the tales.

Author most definitely does not make the summoner appealing at all. Almost like someone you don't want to be around at all

Does this mean the one with more money or with more knowledge like wisdom?

Described as lower class people. Stealing is not something an upper class person would have to do

Cash or credit? Is this even existent in Medieval times or is it another form not the modern cash and credit we believe to be?

A very well written characteristics of the Miller. Truly shows the strength.

Higher class people