The use of color to describe the frozen words Pantagruel and his crew are encountering can be analyzed as an intentional roundabout way to describe words they have no definitions for. Depicting them as colors can offer a visualization to compare to their modern meanings behind such colors. Alternatively, using colors also turns language on its head as a way "to evoke a symbolic system...in which communication is effected by means of a code of shade and shape, rather than through patterns of sounds and silence", playing into Rabelais' desire in showing how language and the understanding of it changes through not only our social, cultural, and generational environment, but also our perception (Campbell 189). The concept of color as a language descriptor can also be seen with the mention of not knowing the words once they thaw . This showcases sound lacking its previous interpretation advantages, and perhaps explains that as the words become unfrozen, their prior meaning within their respective time has been lost.

Sources: Campbell, Kim. “Of Horse Fish And Frozen Words.” Renaissance and Reformation / Renaissance et Réforme, vol. 14, no. 3, 1990, pp. 183–92, http://www.jstor.org/stable/43444769. Accessed 16 Apr. 2022.

This appears as an otherwise innocent and comedic comparison between Sancho Panza and Don Quixote, however it showcases a clear juxtaposition between the characters and their views of the world. Don Quixote's journey is influenced by his dedication to chivalrous code as a knight-errant, and while Sancho acts as squire and aids in his adventures, he doesn't connect with Don Quixote on this level. Therefore, while certain events cater to Don Quixote's knight-errant point of view, it goes against Sancho's alignment with present social practices. An analysis of his chivalry states "To Don Quixote, all the physical punishment and embarrassment that he endures are justified in his mind as parts of the training of a knight-errant", and this includes the instance of sleeping outside instead of seeking comfortable housing and beds (Espinosa 85). Sancho's displeasure paired with Don Quixote's contentment shows how our knight-errant's chivalry is not a social practice shared anymore, extending only to himself, and adds perspective to Sancho's presence in the modern world.

Sources: Espinosa, Christine. "Don Quixote's Code of Honor." The Corinthian: Vol. 2, Article 7, 2000, pp.85.

In medieval architecture, the dais is a platformed part of the floor that acts as separation between the high tables of the nobles and associates, and the lower tables of everyone else. It emphasizes the concept of class structure and the superiority that goes along with that in terms of King Arthur being royalty. By being on a higher part of ground, it could imply his rule over others. Similarly, by having two separate sections, it intentionally others individuals and reminds them of their societal place, even as in this place as knights, their strengths are highly revered.

Sources: “Dais.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/technology/dais.

In The Inferno, Beatrice, a woman from Heaven, is the reason for Virgil being Dante's guide through Hell and eventual salvation from God, all due to her love for him. A significant part of her character is her ability to traverse outside of Heaven while still being blessed and safe from any harm found in other domains, a strength that without, would leave Dante helpless. She is both the driving force for Dante the Traveler's motivations in his journey, and Dante the Poet's motivation for writing The Divine Comedy itself. It is believed she is based off of a real person named Beatrice Portinari.

Source: author, About the, et al. “Beatrice and Dante Alighieri > A Love Story.” Florence Inferno, 16 May 2020, https://www.florenceinferno.com/beatrice-portinari/.

“Beatrice.” concrete5 :: Dante's Guides, https://exhibits.library.villanova.edu/dante-illustrated/dante-s-guides.

The Magistrate and men's grievances with Lysistrata and the other women's defiance stems from their assumption that women are insignificant in war and civil duties because they have no stake in it. To combat the claim, Lysistrata explains just what significance women do have, beginning with the reminder of who is fighting the wars in the first place: sons. Were it not for the children women bore, such wars would not be fought. It's also a powerful claim, because it bears with it the loss of a child, and how that affects a mother specifically.

Semel, Jay M. “SEXUAL HUMOR AND HARMONY IN ‘LYSISTRATA.’” CLA Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, College Language Association, 1981, pp. 28–36, http://www.jstor.org/stable/44321687.

A metaphorical explanation of reincarnation, with changing one's outfit in comparison to the soul moving from one physical body, or "flesh", to another. This metaphor and the word "inherit" emphasizes how the soul itself traverses through multiple bodies, remaining the same, while the physical embodiments are the actual change. The soul is eternal.

LitCharts. “Reincarnation and the Self Theme Analysis.” LitCharts, https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-bhagavad-gita/themes/reincarnation-and-the-self.