Kind of sad that he left his pregnant wife to travel and now does not want to return to her and even finds her annoying. He also is not super fond of being around his own child, just wants to go back to the talking horses that are apparently better than his family.

Definition: an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

You would think he would give up on his adventures. Everything seems to go wrong in every adventure, but after he returns home, he always seems to go on another one despite what happened in the previous one. I would have given up after the first one lol.

Did they throw him off the boat or was the ship destroyed and they somehow left without him?

This story seems pretty weird. First fighting over whether to wear low heeled or high heeled shoes, then someone being punished for putting out a fire with their urine, then warring over the proper method of cracking an egg?? Pretty interesting so far lol.

Early activists in the colonies called themselves Whigs, seeing themselves as in alliance with the political opposition in Britain, until they turned to independence and started emphasizing the label Patriots. In contrast, the American Loyalists, who supported the monarchy, were consistently referred to as Tories.

I wonder if this was a common age to enter college at the time or if Jonathan Swift was just way ahead of his schooling. He may have skipped a couple grades because he was smart.

This is Behn telling us that this is based off a true story. It's interesting that she starts off by explaining herself and her purpose for writing this story, because I feel like men do not really do that like a lot of women authors do. She probably felt like she had to explain herself from the very beginning or else people wouldn't understand the story or even keep reading it.

I was not expecting this tragic of an ending lol. I guess I can kind of see where he was coming from where he did not want his love and his child to suffer, but killing them was not the way to go about it. Imoinda could have helped him with his plans of revenge or he could have hidden her or something so she would not have to suffer.

Who did she conceive the child with? Oroonoko?

This is impressive that she got this job. Women were discriminated against during this time and it was thought that they should stay in the home rather than work, so the fact that she got employed by the King is very impressive.

Does unrewarded mean she was not paid to be in the secret service? If so, that is very sad.

This is a big accomplishment. Most of the female writers that we've learned about so far did not become well known until after their passing. The fact that Aphra Behn was able to make a living off of her work as a writer is very impressive.

Definition: concerned with. or seeking to promote human welfare.

This is a very wide range and interesting combination of topics.

Her personality is very interesting to me. She is very cocky yet very insecure at the same it. One minute, she was. defending herself and her writing from critics, the next minute, she was self-deprecating towards herself.

It is sad that women had to defend their right to write in this time period. If a man published something, he would not be questioned, but if a woman published something, she would automatically get attacked and questioned.

Definition: a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

Definition: a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject, generally longer and in greater depth than an essay, and more concerned with exposing the principles of the subject and its conclusions.

I feel like men during this time thought that all a woman should be thinking about was her duties within her family. The fact that she was writing about her desires, personal circumstances, aspirations to fame, and opinions on everything from love to the scientific method probably just upset him, which is absolutely ridiculous.

I wonder what made them go into exile. They must have done something to the government or something illegal.

It seems like a lot of women in this module were into older men. Maybe it was common in their time period, but today it would be pretty weird to be dating someone 30 years older than you.

I like that she included this section. Women were seen as inferior in this time period and she is almost giving women a voice and urging them to break away from the social norms. If only this piece would have become popular as soon as it came out rather than hundreds of years later, history could be totally different today.

It is interesting that they moved this to the front of the book instead of the back. It is almost like they knew people were gonna be doubtful and not understand her arguments so they wanted them to read that section first.

A Country-House poem is a poem in which the author compliments a wealthy patron or friend through a description of his country house.

Her cousin or his cousin? I am guessing it is her cousin since they have the same last name, or that could just be because they were married lol. Also very sad that Hunsdon left her. You would think he would be mature enough to stay since he is 45 years older than her.

This is very sad. I know the life expectancy was not as long back then and people had to grow up much faster than they do these days, but to lose both parents by the age of 18 is devastating.

Definition: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. A customer.

This is a huge accomplishment and I am glad that she got the recognition she deserves.

Did Prospero not have a wife? Why are him and his daughter the only ones to get banished?

It is kind of ironic that the thing that got him banished to the island are also what helped him out of it. Without his books, he would have never been able to become Duke of Milan again.

I do not really see how The Tempest is classified as a comedy. I see it more as a romance or a drama because of the love at first sight and the storm.

I like the fact that Prospero chose forgiveness rather than revenge. I wonder if it was so that his daughter could be happy and in love.

Definition: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something. The antagonist works against the central story goals.

Definition: the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other. fictional text. The protagonist works towards the the central story goals.

William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564. He was a prolific writer. during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British literature and his poems remain popular to this day.

Definition: a violent windy storm.

Magic seems to be a popular interest in their time.

Is the number 24 a symbol? It is a weirdly specific number so there must be some hidden meaning behind it.

Had he tried all other subjects, or was he just bored with the thought of them? Turning to the Devil when you are bored is a little extreme.

Definition: the supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future.

I think this is an interesting question that I have never really thought about before. Are we in control of our own fate and our own salvation, or is everything already planned out for us? I would like to think that we are in control of our own fate.

This is still something that I feel a lot of people struggle with today. Do you follow God and have eternal life, or do you follow the world and have pleasures in this world but spend the rest of your life in Hell?

I wonder if Faust was fully aware of the bargain or if he was tricked into selling his soul to the Devil and becoming enslaved. If it were me, I would not trade knowledge for my soul if I was fully aware of the deal.

Definition: holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority.

It is interesting to me that depression was still a common feeling and condition back then. Depression is very prevalent today and this story even seems like it is something that could be written today.

This is still something that people struggle with today. People tend to focus on the material things of this world rather than focusing on God. Although material things may bring you happiness for a time, eternal life in heaven is far greater.

Shows that family and friends are not as loyal as they seem. The only things you can really rely on is God's forgiveness and companionship.

I wonder if the title is Everyman because it is something that every man struggles with. Any human is going to struggle with the difference between good and evil and is going to be fascinated with the material things of this world, so naming the main character of the play and the play itself Everyman was an interesting choice for the author.

The characters that he turns to represent an abstract concept such as good deeds, material possessions, and knowledge.

It is interesting there is emphasis on the acts of kindness and charity in order to be in good standing for the final judgement. Must people push that faith will get you into heaven, but this play is pushing good works over faith.

Definition: one's family and relations.

Death is capitalized here just like in The Pardoner. I wonder if Death is a representation of Satan or of the devil.

I feel that this makes it a timeless piece of literature. People are always going to sin and are always going to forget the sacrifices that Christ made on the cross, so this play speaks to a very wide audience.

I wonder if they would have still planned to kill the person who went to the store regardless of who it was. I feel like they wanted to keep the money for themselves so badly that they would have killed him no matter who it was.

It is kind of ironic that he is pardoning people for their sins while he is sinning in the process. This story seems to be full of irony and hypocrisy.

This is pretty ironic. If the three men would have just split the money evenly, all would be well, but they had to be greedy and try to sabotage the others in order to keep it for themselves.

Why the capital D in death? Is in an actual person? Maybe a mythical creature?

This is quite sickening. He should not be preaching "Greed is the root of all evil" when he is being greedy himself. It is quite hypocritical.

Definition: a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

A year and one day, just like in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

This is an interesting way to start a story. You would think the Queen would be more hard on the Knight since she is a woman herself and might feel for the young woman who was raped, but it was interesting that she gave him a chance to redeem himself.

Practice makes perfect lol.

Definition: abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.

Definition: a man who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women.

Was this common during the time? Were her husbands killed, or did she go through multiple divorces?

Definition: the ability of a person to make their own decisions, be one's own person, and to be independent.

This is really sad to me. Men were definitely seen as superior during this time and women really did not have a say in a whole that went on, especially when it came to finances and. property.

There weren't many tales about women during this time, so this is pretty progressive for its time. I think it's sad that the only roles a woman could have in society was either maiden, widow, or wife. I am glad we have come a long way since then.

The Canterbury Tales is a collection of 24 stories that runs to over 17,000 lines written by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400.

So King Theseus and Queen Hippolyta were together? Or am I misunderstanding?

Was Emily also considered royalty, or just her older sister Hippolyta? Maybe a princess?

This is a common phrase that starts off many fairy tales.

This prayer kind of answers my previous questions about whether or not Emelye even wanted Palamon or Arcite. It appears she was not in love with either of them and did not want to get married.

I think it is sweet that Palamon prays for Emelye. Arcite praying for victory seems kind of selfish to me, but Palamon praying to the god of love for Emelye is very sincere and sweet.

I wonder if Emelye has a say in it or if she just lets them fight over her. What if she doesn't want Palamon or Arcite? What if she is in love with someone else?

Almost like calling dibs on a girl or first come first served lol. I wonder if she had a say in it or if she just let them fight over her.

King Theseus was the king of Athens and son of the god Poseidon. He is describes as very wise and virtuous, having conquered many kingdoms and won many battles. He is a man who holds great power and allows The Knight's Tale to progress and develop.

Almost like love at first sight. I wonder if she loves him back or if she even noticed either Palamon or Arcite.

Chivalry seems to be a common theme in writing during this time period.

The green knight can definitely smack talk. He just insulted the knights of the round table, calling them children because they don't want to fight.

Wow the author really uses a lot of green in the story.

In the summary above it talked about how green was used as a symbol throughout the poem and I believe that this is one of those times.

I feel that this shows the Kings character. He cares about everyone at the table and makes sure that everyone gets fed. This makes me respect him.

I like how they put the word "casually" in here, like sharpening an ax is just a normal, every day thing to do.

That is very noble and brave of Gawain to step in for the king. I know if it were me in his shoes, I would probably be too scared to take King Arthur's place.

Is the knight magical in some way? How is he able to pick up his own head after being beheaded? Does the knight represent something else?

Pronounced 'guh-WAYN'

I like this viewpoint of Sir Gawain. It shows that even public figures or leaders or even people we look up to have flaws no matter their position. We have all sinned and fallen short from time to time, and this shows that perfectly. I like how the author didn't try to portray Sir Gawain as perfect.

An Arthurian tale is the body of stories and medieval romances centering on the legendary King Arthur.

Chivalrous is courteous and gallant, especially toward women typically used of a man or his behavior.

This is very sad to me. Fathers should be used for more than their wealth. But I like hoe Marie de France included "in the days of this tale," like she knew that things would change or that her stories would still be read to this day.

I am sure that the damsel was ecstatic when she got the message from Milon. This is still very relatable to stories that are told today. Girls still get happy when they find out that a boy likes them back, and they get happy when a boy wants to see them.

I wonder why she included this in the lay. What makes few words best? Why did she only want to briefly tell the story?

Prowess is bravery in battle.

A baron is a member of the lowest order of the British nobility.

Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other disciples of Jesus after his crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. It marks the beginning of the Christian church's mission to the world.

I like how she went against the norm of her time. She sounds very original and unique, and in the above paragraphs it talks about how she used an octosyllabic French verse. This was not an easy thing to do, but you can tell that she enjoyed a challenge and did not like following the crowd.

It is sad that she will not get the true recognition that she deservers. Becoming the first female French poet is an amazing thing, but we don't even know her by her real name.

Definition: speech or wording that is devised to have a double meaning, of which one is typically obvious, whereas the other often conveys a message that would be too socially awkward, sexually suggestive, or offensive to state directly.

Definition: on the outside, external, outward, outer. Of another country; foreign, strange.

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