I already did the lines but was curious if you could abbreviate in the lines to meet the syllable requirement???
Sean Bronczyk
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Dec. 17th Class Notes
Today, the Reeve and the Summoner were presented in class. While the presentations were going on, Mr. Laz went around and checked to see how many lines everyone had done for their poems due next week. The Reeve had a handout. Here is the notes for the Summoner.
Summoner (goes out and finds sinners of the church and extorts money from them)
-was ugly, had very bad skin
-ate very healthy, but smelled horrible because of the food he ate
-speaks Latin when drunk
-drank wine
-was mad at the Friat and tells everyone on the pilgrimage that the Friat lied about the Yeoman and himself
-he made a joke saying "An angel took the Summoner to hell. When the Summoner didn't see any Friars, he asked where they all were. Just then, the Devil himself lifted his tail and all the Friars came rushing out"
Tale
-A Friar is going around asking for money
-He stop at the house of Thomas and is invited inside
-The Friar brags about himself
-Thomas' wife tells the Friar that their son died a week ago
-The Friar says they need to give him money to make sure their son will be ok
-He then tells Thomas that he is poor because he doesn't give enough money to the church
-The Friar tells 3 tales, all with the message that anger is crippling
-He then asks Thomas again for money
-Thomas gets so angry that the Friar is dishonoring him and nagging him that he tricks him. He tells the Friar to stick his hand down his pants and farts in his hand.
-The Friar leaves, humiliated
-The Friar then goes to an official asking how he can divide the fart for him and his 12 borthers
Analysis
-this tale is told because it:
--is entertaining
--shows that the Friar is hypocritical
-Chaucer offends the Church with this tale by questioning its religious advice
Joe Forline
Summoner (goes out and finds sinners of the church and extorts money from them)
-was ugly, had very bad skin
-ate very healthy, but smelled horrible because of the food he ate
-speaks Latin when drunk
-drank wine
-was mad at the Friat and tells everyone on the pilgrimage that the Friat lied about the Yeoman and himself
-he made a joke saying "An angel took the Summoner to hell. When the Summoner didn't see any Friars, he asked where they all were. Just then, the Devil himself lifted his tail and all the Friars came rushing out"
Tale
-A Friar is going around asking for money
-He stop at the house of Thomas and is invited inside
-The Friar brags about himself
-Thomas' wife tells the Friar that their son died a week ago
-The Friar says they need to give him money to make sure their son will be ok
-He then tells Thomas that he is poor because he doesn't give enough money to the church
-The Friar tells 3 tales, all with the message that anger is crippling
-He then asks Thomas again for money
-Thomas gets so angry that the Friar is dishonoring him and nagging him that he tricks him. He tells the Friar to stick his hand down his pants and farts in his hand.
-The Friar leaves, humiliated
-The Friar then goes to an official asking how he can divide the fart for him and his 12 borthers
Analysis
-this tale is told because it:
--is entertaining
--shows that the Friar is hypocritical
-Chaucer offends the Church with this tale by questioning its religious advice
Joe Forline
Class Notes 12/18
Today in class the Pardoner was presented by Susan. She gave a handout of the powerpoint to out each class member. Then as the presentation ended Mr. Lazarow asked us which was our favorite tale of the pilgrimage. The best tale was voted to the Miller.
Your General Prologue of 100 lines is due on Monday
Matt Frank
Your General Prologue of 100 lines is due on Monday
Matt Frank
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Class Notes for Dec 16
Today and yesterday, Mr. Laz presented the miller and the manciple.
The Miller
General Prologue- The miller is a vile and gross person. He’s described as being a brawny wrestler (a sport for the uncivilized in the middle ages). He has a large red nose (a sign that he drinks a lot) and a hairy mole. He wears a blue coat and likes music. Millers are constantly in competition with reeves, and this miller takes a shot at the reeve in his tale.
Tale- John is an older carpenter (the reeve on the pilgrimage used to be a carpenter) is married to Alysoun who is young and beautiful. John knows Alysoun is young and could cheat on him, so he is very cautious to leave her alone. Alysoun has a lover named Nicholas, who lives in a room in John and Alysoun’s house. John trusts Nicholas because Nicholas is a scholar at a school of law. Nicholas and Alysoun want time alone so Nicholas comes up with a plan. He pretends that he is sick, and when John comes to see what is wrong, Nicholas pretends to have a vision where he sees the world ended by flood. He also says the three of them (John, Nicholas and Alysoun) can be saved. He says the only way to survive the flood would be to tie three barrels to the roof of the house and when Nicholas has another vision they will go to the roof, cut the ropes holding the tubs up, and float in the barrels to ride out the flood. One night, Nicholas pretends to have another vision, and he, Alysoun and John all go to the top of the roof. They sit in the tubs until Alysoun and Nicholas hear John snoring. They go back into the house and have sex with John on the roof.
Absolon is a clerk who is in love with Alysoun. That night (it is pitch black, so nobody can see what’s going on), he knocks on the window and asks Alysoun for a kiss. Alysoun sticks her butt out of the window and Absolon kisses it. Alysoun thought it was very funny and went to tell Nicholas. Absolon was very angry at what happened, so he went to a blacksmith’s shop, grabbed a poker and heated it up. He then went back to Alysoun’s house and asked for another kiss. Nicholas wanted to be part of the joke, so he stuck his butt out and farted on Absolon’s face, blinding him. Absolon then stabbed Nicholas with the hot poker. Nicholas shouted water (he wanted water to stop the burning) and John (still asleep on the rooftop) thought it was the start of the flood so he cut the ropes holding the tub to the roof, making him fall to the ground, breaking his arm. All the villagers came out because of all that noise, and John told them all about the flood, and was humiliated. All of the characters were hurt in the end except Alysoun.
Analysis- This tale was very well told, even though the character telling it was supposed to be stupid and drunk. The miller pretends to be less intelligent than he really is to be deceptive towards people.
The Manciple
Prologue-The manciple is a purchaser of food for a school for lawyers. He is a member of the middle class. He is described as being fiercely intelligent, but he is corrupt. He gets to the markets early, and buys the worst of the food, and sells it to the school for much more than it is worth. He is surrounded by scholars, but he can not read, and he never asked to learn. He thinks the only way for him to get by in life is by cheating people.
The host asks the cook (who is openly drunk) to tell a tale. The manciple insults the cook, who insults him back, but then falls off his horse.
Tale-Pheobus is a very good man who is like a god and a mortal combined. He has a wife that he loves very much, and a white crow that can talk and sing. Pheobus is worried that his wife will cheat on him, because he is a very jealous person. Pheobus leaves town, and his wife sends for her lover. He comes and has sex with Pheobus' wife while the crow is in the room. Pheobus returns after everything happened, and his crow tells him what his wife did. Pheobus kills his wife and then gets really sad. He blames the bird for telling him, saying he would have been happier not knowing, and then curses the bird so all of his offspring will have black feathers and not be able to talk or sing.
Analysis-The moral of the story is to not be eager to be the bearer of bad news. This story shows the power of rash anger, and it tells the story of how crows are black and can not sing.
-Paul Derickson
The Miller
General Prologue- The miller is a vile and gross person. He’s described as being a brawny wrestler (a sport for the uncivilized in the middle ages). He has a large red nose (a sign that he drinks a lot) and a hairy mole. He wears a blue coat and likes music. Millers are constantly in competition with reeves, and this miller takes a shot at the reeve in his tale.
Tale- John is an older carpenter (the reeve on the pilgrimage used to be a carpenter) is married to Alysoun who is young and beautiful. John knows Alysoun is young and could cheat on him, so he is very cautious to leave her alone. Alysoun has a lover named Nicholas, who lives in a room in John and Alysoun’s house. John trusts Nicholas because Nicholas is a scholar at a school of law. Nicholas and Alysoun want time alone so Nicholas comes up with a plan. He pretends that he is sick, and when John comes to see what is wrong, Nicholas pretends to have a vision where he sees the world ended by flood. He also says the three of them (John, Nicholas and Alysoun) can be saved. He says the only way to survive the flood would be to tie three barrels to the roof of the house and when Nicholas has another vision they will go to the roof, cut the ropes holding the tubs up, and float in the barrels to ride out the flood. One night, Nicholas pretends to have another vision, and he, Alysoun and John all go to the top of the roof. They sit in the tubs until Alysoun and Nicholas hear John snoring. They go back into the house and have sex with John on the roof.
Absolon is a clerk who is in love with Alysoun. That night (it is pitch black, so nobody can see what’s going on), he knocks on the window and asks Alysoun for a kiss. Alysoun sticks her butt out of the window and Absolon kisses it. Alysoun thought it was very funny and went to tell Nicholas. Absolon was very angry at what happened, so he went to a blacksmith’s shop, grabbed a poker and heated it up. He then went back to Alysoun’s house and asked for another kiss. Nicholas wanted to be part of the joke, so he stuck his butt out and farted on Absolon’s face, blinding him. Absolon then stabbed Nicholas with the hot poker. Nicholas shouted water (he wanted water to stop the burning) and John (still asleep on the rooftop) thought it was the start of the flood so he cut the ropes holding the tub to the roof, making him fall to the ground, breaking his arm. All the villagers came out because of all that noise, and John told them all about the flood, and was humiliated. All of the characters were hurt in the end except Alysoun.
Analysis- This tale was very well told, even though the character telling it was supposed to be stupid and drunk. The miller pretends to be less intelligent than he really is to be deceptive towards people.
The Manciple
Prologue-The manciple is a purchaser of food for a school for lawyers. He is a member of the middle class. He is described as being fiercely intelligent, but he is corrupt. He gets to the markets early, and buys the worst of the food, and sells it to the school for much more than it is worth. He is surrounded by scholars, but he can not read, and he never asked to learn. He thinks the only way for him to get by in life is by cheating people.
The host asks the cook (who is openly drunk) to tell a tale. The manciple insults the cook, who insults him back, but then falls off his horse.
Tale-Pheobus is a very good man who is like a god and a mortal combined. He has a wife that he loves very much, and a white crow that can talk and sing. Pheobus is worried that his wife will cheat on him, because he is a very jealous person. Pheobus leaves town, and his wife sends for her lover. He comes and has sex with Pheobus' wife while the crow is in the room. Pheobus returns after everything happened, and his crow tells him what his wife did. Pheobus kills his wife and then gets really sad. He blames the bird for telling him, saying he would have been happier not knowing, and then curses the bird so all of his offspring will have black feathers and not be able to talk or sing.
Analysis-The moral of the story is to not be eager to be the bearer of bad news. This story shows the power of rash anger, and it tells the story of how crows are black and can not sing.
-Paul Derickson
Friday, December 12, 2008
Today in Class Richard presented The Wife of Bath
She had five husbands
was known for weaving
rare for women to own land but she did
had reddish skin meaning that she was passionate
wore red stockings meaning that see was promiscuous
at the time she didn't have a husband
she compared herself to barely bread
TALE
A knight of King Arthur's court rapes a young women. He is condemned to death but the queen allows him to be free for 12 months and find out what women want most in life and after the 12 months he had to report to her. He couldn't find the answer for months and finally he sees a group of 24 women and when he arrives it is one single elderly women because all the others disappeared. She knows the answer but says she will tell him if he does whatever she wants in return. So she tells him that it is sovereignty, a loving husband, and mastery of their husbands. He goes back and tells the queen and gets out of his death penalty but in return to the women he has to marry her. She realizes after a couple of days or so that he doesn't want to be with her. So she gives him choice of a faithful elderly women or ruthless younger more attractive women. He tells her to choose and she gives him the best of both worlds which is a faithful attractive younger women.
Next is John Leskows Tale of the Parson and The Plowman
well you all got a handout but the summary of it is :
It talks about penitence and the seven deadly sins which are Pride, Envy, Anger/Ire, Sloth/Acedia, Avarice, Gluttony, Lechery. It also talks about him being loyal to God. The tale is more like a sermon and essay rather than a tale. It is the longest in the Canterbury Tales. Contains Christian principles and examples.
The plowman's description is that he is the brother of the Parson
collects the dung from the horses pulling the plows
lives in perfect peace and charity
loved God first and with all his heart
was really paid and if so very little
Chaucer uses the Parson to indict the church
Chaucer was anti-institutional
By Sean "The Great" Bronczyk
She had five husbands
was known for weaving
rare for women to own land but she did
had reddish skin meaning that she was passionate
wore red stockings meaning that see was promiscuous
at the time she didn't have a husband
she compared herself to barely bread
TALE
A knight of King Arthur's court rapes a young women. He is condemned to death but the queen allows him to be free for 12 months and find out what women want most in life and after the 12 months he had to report to her. He couldn't find the answer for months and finally he sees a group of 24 women and when he arrives it is one single elderly women because all the others disappeared. She knows the answer but says she will tell him if he does whatever she wants in return. So she tells him that it is sovereignty, a loving husband, and mastery of their husbands. He goes back and tells the queen and gets out of his death penalty but in return to the women he has to marry her. She realizes after a couple of days or so that he doesn't want to be with her. So she gives him choice of a faithful elderly women or ruthless younger more attractive women. He tells her to choose and she gives him the best of both worlds which is a faithful attractive younger women.
Next is John Leskows Tale of the Parson and The Plowman
well you all got a handout but the summary of it is :
It talks about penitence and the seven deadly sins which are Pride, Envy, Anger/Ire, Sloth/Acedia, Avarice, Gluttony, Lechery. It also talks about him being loyal to God. The tale is more like a sermon and essay rather than a tale. It is the longest in the Canterbury Tales. Contains Christian principles and examples.
The plowman's description is that he is the brother of the Parson
collects the dung from the horses pulling the plows
lives in perfect peace and charity
loved God first and with all his heart
was really paid and if so very little
Chaucer uses the Parson to indict the church
Chaucer was anti-institutional
By Sean "The Great" Bronczyk
Thursday, December 11, 2008
12/11/08
Today Mr. Lazarow went over the Physician’s story.
- Very well dressed in a gown of blue and red
- Shows his wealth because those dyes are very expensive.
- He is a doctor, but it is not as prestigious as it is today
o No school for it
o Had to study out of books, no hands on learning
o It was illegal and immoral to desecrate a corps
- This time period started the black market in dead bodies
o Smugglers stuffed corpses into an alcohol barrel to smuggle them
o Would deliver bodies to those who wanted them and then would turn around and sell the alcohol to the saloons
- The physician is seemingly well off, described as having studied vast amounts, studied in all the different schools of philosophy, and knows all the techniques of the day.
- He is an expert in the “humours” 4 fluids that were believed to control all aspects of human life, imbalances would cause changes in behavior
- The for fluids were: blood= passions, yellow bile= anger, black bile= melancholy, phlegm= cowardice.
- Talks about emulates and how they can help heal when they are used with the right star combination
- Chaucer describes him as a liar and a cheat because of his relationship with apothecaries. The apothecaries refer people to the doctor and then the doctor refers them to the apothecaries, therefore creating their own business.
- He is very, very fond of gold (known for having healing properties) held it close to his heart, because of its healing properties and because he loves it.
- The physician tells one of the worst tales in the whole Canterbury Tales
-3 characters, a noble virtuous knight, his noble daughter, and an evil judge
o The judge really wants to have the daughter of the knight but knows he can’t have her because she is nobility and he is not.
o The judge tells a minion to come before him in court and say the daughter of the knight is his escaped slave and the judge will call for her return.
o This happens and the judge tells the knight to hand her over.
o The knight and the daughter know all about the judge’s plan to take the daughter as a sex slave, so they decide that the only honorable thing to do is for the knight to kill the daughter because it is better to die in honor than be disgraced, so he beheads her.
o The judge is outraged and accuses the knight of murder, but the knight denies it because of it was the honorable thing to do
o The knight makes the minion confess and the judge and the minion are honored and executed.
o Again one of, if not the worst story in the entire Canterbury Tales
Posted by Dan Beam
Today Mr. Lazarow went over the Physician’s story.
- Very well dressed in a gown of blue and red
- Shows his wealth because those dyes are very expensive.
- He is a doctor, but it is not as prestigious as it is today
o No school for it
o Had to study out of books, no hands on learning
o It was illegal and immoral to desecrate a corps
- This time period started the black market in dead bodies
o Smugglers stuffed corpses into an alcohol barrel to smuggle them
o Would deliver bodies to those who wanted them and then would turn around and sell the alcohol to the saloons
- The physician is seemingly well off, described as having studied vast amounts, studied in all the different schools of philosophy, and knows all the techniques of the day.
- He is an expert in the “humours” 4 fluids that were believed to control all aspects of human life, imbalances would cause changes in behavior
- The for fluids were: blood= passions, yellow bile= anger, black bile= melancholy, phlegm= cowardice.
- Talks about emulates and how they can help heal when they are used with the right star combination
- Chaucer describes him as a liar and a cheat because of his relationship with apothecaries. The apothecaries refer people to the doctor and then the doctor refers them to the apothecaries, therefore creating their own business.
- He is very, very fond of gold (known for having healing properties) held it close to his heart, because of its healing properties and because he loves it.
- The physician tells one of the worst tales in the whole Canterbury Tales
-3 characters, a noble virtuous knight, his noble daughter, and an evil judge
o The judge really wants to have the daughter of the knight but knows he can’t have her because she is nobility and he is not.
o The judge tells a minion to come before him in court and say the daughter of the knight is his escaped slave and the judge will call for her return.
o This happens and the judge tells the knight to hand her over.
o The knight and the daughter know all about the judge’s plan to take the daughter as a sex slave, so they decide that the only honorable thing to do is for the knight to kill the daughter because it is better to die in honor than be disgraced, so he beheads her.
o The judge is outraged and accuses the knight of murder, but the knight denies it because of it was the honorable thing to do
o The knight makes the minion confess and the judge and the minion are honored and executed.
o Again one of, if not the worst story in the entire Canterbury Tales
Posted by Dan Beam
Monday, December 8, 2008
Class Notes 12/8/08
Today we were assigned Part I of another project and had two other Canterbury Tale Presentations.
First of all Part I of the project:
- description of one modern character in a modern day canterbury tale of your own.
-"Chaucher for a new generation"
-1 page typed, double spaced, descirption
- Due: 12/9/08
Be sure to think about the characters appearance, behavior, religious affliation, family, education, and/or social class etc. and its significance when writing your description.
*Do not tell where they are traveling to on "pilgrimage" and it CANNOT be someone who is already in existence, these are suppose to be sterotypes of our generation.
For the presentations, The Clerk's Tale ( the student), and the Man of Law presentations went today
-everyone in class recieved a copy of notes for each presentation.
First of all Part I of the project:
- description of one modern character in a modern day canterbury tale of your own.
-"Chaucher for a new generation"
-1 page typed, double spaced, descirption
- Due: 12/9/08
Be sure to think about the characters appearance, behavior, religious affliation, family, education, and/or social class etc. and its significance when writing your description.
*Do not tell where they are traveling to on "pilgrimage" and it CANNOT be someone who is already in existence, these are suppose to be sterotypes of our generation.
For the presentations, The Clerk's Tale ( the student), and the Man of Law presentations went today
-everyone in class recieved a copy of notes for each presentation.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Class Notes 12/3
Conor gave his presentation on the Yeoman and the Canon's Yeoman
Yeoman:
Yeoman:
- Only appears in the general prologue
- Is in service of the knight
- Is a forester and is trained in bows
Canon's Yeoman:
- Joins the pilgrimage late with the Canon (Man of the church)
- Begins telling the other pilgrims about alchemy, which causes the Canon to ride off
- Alchemy is the alleged practice of turning metal and ither objects into precious metals, ie gold, silver
- Continues on to tell a tale about alchemy
Canon Yeoman's Tale
- A Canon (Presumed to be the canon he is traveling with) agrees to use his skills to help a priest make money
- The Canon says he is preforming alchemy but actually uses various trick to believe that he is really transmuting things
- The canon eventually reveals his secret to the priest for a price, and the priest is left shocked
- Major Theme: Alchemists cannot be trusted.
Billy Saldutti
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Class Notes 12/2
Joe presented his pilgrim today. He had the Prioress. The prioress is the head nun of a monastery.
Chaucer makes fun of the prioress in many ways. He says her singing is nasal-y. He writes about how she wipes the grease from her mouth before she drinks. This is not a thing that would normally come up in writing. Chaucer also says the church was corrupt and she wouldn't get in trouble for anything she does because it is corrupt.
She only became a nun because her family couldn't afford a dowry for her. She knows French, but it is a British version that she learned at home. She wears a brooch that reads "love conquers all" , but the love isn't talking about the church.
None of the stories Chaucer tells reflect himself. They all reflect the characters.
Kristian Mayer
Chaucer makes fun of the prioress in many ways. He says her singing is nasal-y. He writes about how she wipes the grease from her mouth before she drinks. This is not a thing that would normally come up in writing. Chaucer also says the church was corrupt and she wouldn't get in trouble for anything she does because it is corrupt.
She only became a nun because her family couldn't afford a dowry for her. She knows French, but it is a British version that she learned at home. She wears a brooch that reads "love conquers all" , but the love isn't talking about the church.
None of the stories Chaucer tells reflect himself. They all reflect the characters.
Kristian Mayer
Monday, December 1, 2008
Class Notes December 1, 2008
Continuing on The Knight...
- Palamon prays to Afrodite, the god of love asking for help to have Emily as his wife. But if he is meant to lose make him die in the fastest way possible...a spear through the heart.
- Emily prays to Diana, goddess of chastity, she wants to remain un-married (have neither man win the competition). But if her destiny is set, she wants to be married to the man who will love her the best. Diana gives Emily a sign that she will definitely be married to 1 of the 2 men.
- Arcita prays to the god of war, Mars, Arcita says he will be Mars' loyal servant if he is victorious in battle.
- People came from all over Athens to see the battle over Emily. The only rule is that once one of the men has died the battle is over.
- The battle begins with a lot of injuries and blood, Theseus allows the captured men to take a break. Soon, Palamon loses because of King Emetreus and Theseus awards Emily to Arcita.
- Arcita is flung from his horse and is trampled to death. Arcita gets his wish ( to be victorious in battle) and Palamon gets his wish ( to be married to Emily).
- The battle is considered an act of the gods!
- Palamon is awarded Emily and Arcita is buried as a hero and his legacy was remembered for many years.
The Squire
- There is a father-son relationship between The Knight and the Squire.
- The Squire's job is to follow his father (the Knight), and prepare to become a knight.
- The Squire is not "into" becoming a knight, he is more interested in his APPEARANCE.
- The Squire is described as wearing a very neatly pressed tuneck, very fancy clothes, with flowers. His hair is perfectly pressed and curled. He is very interested in the ladies.
- Unlike his father, the Squire's priorities are; 1. His life back home, love, and the court. 2. Knighthood and fighting.
- He enjoys poetry, playing the flute, music, and singing.
- He is obsessed with the game "Courtly Love."- You choose an unavailable member of the opposite sex. You flirt with them, constantly write them letters saying how much you love them, and torture yourself because you can not have them. You lose the game if you act on your impulses and pursue the person as a lover.
- The Squire is an honorable youth, and serves his father well. BUT in his off hours he is NOT thinking about becoming a knight.
- The Squire tells a fragment of a tale, or an unfinished tale (Chaucer was interupted b/c the tale was horrible).
- The tale begins with a celebration of the King when all of a sudden a knight busts through the doors and says he wants to honor the King by giving him gifts.
- The gifts are: 1. Sword (1 side is razor sharp and used to kill enemies, the other side is used to heal wounds) 2. A magical ring ( helps the ring bearer understand and communicate with birds) 3. A magical Horse ( brass horse with a key peg, you think of where you want to go, turn the key and it transports you there).
- The King decides the give the ring to his daughter as a gift.
- The daugher wakes up the next morning and is drawn to an injured falcon. She asks the falcon what happened and it replied that its "boy falcon" is cheating on her and is desiring a Kite (type of bird).
- Falcon=Noble bird......Kite=not a noble bird
- The female falcon gets so upset and injures herself.
- The princess takes the falcon back to the castle and cares for it.
- SUDDENLY the story takes a huge turn and begins talking about war and battle.
- The Franklin stands up and says that the Squire has done a great job( HE IS BEING NICE)...but he thinks that it should be someone elses turn to tell a story.
- The tale is never finished.
- Chaucer purposely makes the Squire look FOOLISH!
Sorry for posting so late...
John Leskow
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Class Notes (11/26/08)
Mourning Wives
- mourning wives dressed in black , awaited Theseus' return in hope for aid and pity.
- wives rich and noble women
- wives' husbands killed by Creon
- Theseus promised vengence for women towards Creon
- Theseus goes after him because he refuses to properly bury their husbands.
- Theseus travles to Thebes to fight Creon
- Theseus's wife Hippolyta and her sister Emily are sent to Athens
Fight At Thebes
- Theseus wins, takes over land, gives mourning wives' husbands bodies
- 2 royal Theban sons Palamon and Arcita survivors of battle, sent to Athens prison instead of being killed
Emily
- beautiful woman
- noticed by Palamon while in his jail chamber
- Palamon cries out his love
- Arcita falls in love with Emily too
- Palamon accuses Acrita of being a traitor
- Arcita claims he loves Emily as a woman and Palamon only worships her as a goddess
- Neither will get out of jail so both can love Emily
Arcita's Freedom
- Prithous noble lord, friend of Theseus and Arcita
- Pleads with Theseus for Arcitas release
- Arcita banished from Athens and will be put to death if he returns
- has freedom but can't see Emily, he is "dead without her"
Palamon's Lament
- Palamon feels Arcita has better life because he's free and will win Emily's love
- Palamon feels his own life is tortured
The Knights Question
WHO HAS IT WORSE?
Arcita's Vision
- sees god Mercury who tells him to seek out Emily and not worry about being killed
- Arcita looks different and for that he hopes he can sneak into Athens
Arcita Takes Action
- gets job working for Emily
- noticed by Theseus as a hard worker, promoted to squire
- Arcita becomes rich and becomes Theseus' best friend
Palamon Escapes
- 7 years in jail, gets away by drugging jailer
- flees to Thebes, finds friends to help him win Emily
Arcita/Palamon Face Off
- see eachother in Theseus' garden
- Palamon spies on Arcita, hears Arcita betrayed him
- try to fight to the death
- Theseus, Hippolyta, and Emily go hunting and find Palamon and Arcita battling
- Theseus realizes who they are and threatens to kill them, Hippolyta and Emily halt Theseus' decision
Theseus' Decision
- realizes what they've done is out of love
- offers them friendship, better ways to decide who marries Emily
- 50 weeks to prepare for battle for Emily's hand in marriage
The 50 Weeks
- Arcita and Palamon return
- Amphitheater built for the fight and dedicated to Venus and Mars
- Arcita and Palamon gather with army of 100 men
Lycurgus
- King of Thrace best warrior in Palamon's army
- Brianna Lee
- mourning wives dressed in black , awaited Theseus' return in hope for aid and pity.
- wives rich and noble women
- wives' husbands killed by Creon
- Theseus promised vengence for women towards Creon
- Theseus goes after him because he refuses to properly bury their husbands.
- Theseus travles to Thebes to fight Creon
- Theseus's wife Hippolyta and her sister Emily are sent to Athens
Fight At Thebes
- Theseus wins, takes over land, gives mourning wives' husbands bodies
- 2 royal Theban sons Palamon and Arcita survivors of battle, sent to Athens prison instead of being killed
Emily
- beautiful woman
- noticed by Palamon while in his jail chamber
- Palamon cries out his love
- Arcita falls in love with Emily too
- Palamon accuses Acrita of being a traitor
- Arcita claims he loves Emily as a woman and Palamon only worships her as a goddess
- Neither will get out of jail so both can love Emily
Arcita's Freedom
- Prithous noble lord, friend of Theseus and Arcita
- Pleads with Theseus for Arcitas release
- Arcita banished from Athens and will be put to death if he returns
- has freedom but can't see Emily, he is "dead without her"
Palamon's Lament
- Palamon feels Arcita has better life because he's free and will win Emily's love
- Palamon feels his own life is tortured
The Knights Question
WHO HAS IT WORSE?
Arcita's Vision
- sees god Mercury who tells him to seek out Emily and not worry about being killed
- Arcita looks different and for that he hopes he can sneak into Athens
Arcita Takes Action
- gets job working for Emily
- noticed by Theseus as a hard worker, promoted to squire
- Arcita becomes rich and becomes Theseus' best friend
Palamon Escapes
- 7 years in jail, gets away by drugging jailer
- flees to Thebes, finds friends to help him win Emily
Arcita/Palamon Face Off
- see eachother in Theseus' garden
- Palamon spies on Arcita, hears Arcita betrayed him
- try to fight to the death
- Theseus, Hippolyta, and Emily go hunting and find Palamon and Arcita battling
- Theseus realizes who they are and threatens to kill them, Hippolyta and Emily halt Theseus' decision
Theseus' Decision
- realizes what they've done is out of love
- offers them friendship, better ways to decide who marries Emily
- 50 weeks to prepare for battle for Emily's hand in marriage
The 50 Weeks
- Arcita and Palamon return
- Amphitheater built for the fight and dedicated to Venus and Mars
- Arcita and Palamon gather with army of 100 men
Lycurgus
- King of Thrace best warrior in Palamon's army
- Brianna Lee
Pilgrim Project Research Aid
While researching my pilgrims I was having a hard time figuring out how I would read my entire tale, while remembering all of the small details that would be important to incorporate into my presentation. I found a solution! Many Universities have done a lot of research on the Canterbury Tales and have written "notes" on each of the tales. For example, I have the Parson and Plowman as my pilgrims. I googled around a little bit and found a site made by a Harvard student that helps bring out the under-lying messages that Mr. Lazarow wants us to explain in our presentations. Here is the link if anyone wants to check it out. http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/canttales/parson/
Of course this is not a substitute for actually reading the tale, but it will help you break it down and understand the difficult concepts.
John Leskow
Of course this is not a substitute for actually reading the tale, but it will help you break it down and understand the difficult concepts.
John Leskow
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Blood drive and Class notes Nov.25
Late update, but my internet was down all day.
Blood Drive
There's a blood drive at our school on December 5th and anyone 17+ is eligible to donate some blood. See Mr. Lazarow to sign up and schedule a time to donate.
* See www.pleasegiveblood.org if you have any questions regarding the drive and whether or not you are eligible
* Blood drive is open from 7AM to 1PM
* When signing up, choose a time when you are not missing a test, quiz, etc. Your teacher has the right to hold you in class should he or she feel that the material being covered in class is important.
* You don't need to know your blood type - the Red Cross volunteers will type the blood for you.
* If you are donating, make sure to eat and drink plenty of food and fluids the night and the morning before. DO NOT donate on an empty stomach or else you risk passing out.
* There are cookies and other snacks being served for those who donate!!! Who wouldn't want free cookies?
Notes on The Knight
* First of the 29 pilgrims
* Lives by truth, honor, freedom, and all courtesy
* Is more noble than the other pilgrims - highest social ranking person
* Worthy to his lord in times of war
* Had 15 battles and always killed his foes
* Honored everywhere for his worthiness
*His prize wasn't money or riches but only fame
* Truly a perfect knight
* Traveled all around the world
* Very wise and has no vileness at all
* Just came back from a voyage and now is going on a pilgrimage
* Depicted as wearing a stained tunic instead of armor unlike most illustrations of the knight - armor is heavy and not worn on a daily basis. Stained due to armor grease and sweat.
* On a pilgrimage to give thanks for a safe journey since he is highly religious.
* Never happy even with the rewards he received - material things don't satisfy him, only fame
* Has a son traveling with him: The Squire
The Knight goes first
* All the pilgrims draw straws and the one who pulls the shortest straw goes first
* The Knight gets the shortest straw
* Since most people who read Chaucer's works were in the highest social class, Chaucer intentionally made the knight go first to appeal to nobility
The Knight's Tale
* The story told by the Knight is a Greek story - most people were familiar with these stories even though they may not have learned them through education
* Lord and governor of Athens: Theseus
* Was rich and wise
* Gained the realm of Femininity (formerly known as Scythia)
* Femininity was ruled by Hippolyta
And that was all that was covered today.
Susan Kim
Blood Drive
There's a blood drive at our school on December 5th and anyone 17+ is eligible to donate some blood. See Mr. Lazarow to sign up and schedule a time to donate.
* See www.pleasegiveblood.org if you have any questions regarding the drive and whether or not you are eligible
* Blood drive is open from 7AM to 1PM
* When signing up, choose a time when you are not missing a test, quiz, etc. Your teacher has the right to hold you in class should he or she feel that the material being covered in class is important.
* You don't need to know your blood type - the Red Cross volunteers will type the blood for you.
* If you are donating, make sure to eat and drink plenty of food and fluids the night and the morning before. DO NOT donate on an empty stomach or else you risk passing out.
* There are cookies and other snacks being served for those who donate!!! Who wouldn't want free cookies?
Notes on The Knight
* First of the 29 pilgrims
* Lives by truth, honor, freedom, and all courtesy
* Is more noble than the other pilgrims - highest social ranking person
* Worthy to his lord in times of war
* Had 15 battles and always killed his foes
* Honored everywhere for his worthiness
*His prize wasn't money or riches but only fame
* Truly a perfect knight
* Traveled all around the world
* Very wise and has no vileness at all
* Just came back from a voyage and now is going on a pilgrimage
* Depicted as wearing a stained tunic instead of armor unlike most illustrations of the knight - armor is heavy and not worn on a daily basis. Stained due to armor grease and sweat.
* On a pilgrimage to give thanks for a safe journey since he is highly religious.
* Never happy even with the rewards he received - material things don't satisfy him, only fame
* Has a son traveling with him: The Squire
The Knight goes first
* All the pilgrims draw straws and the one who pulls the shortest straw goes first
* The Knight gets the shortest straw
* Since most people who read Chaucer's works were in the highest social class, Chaucer intentionally made the knight go first to appeal to nobility
The Knight's Tale
* The story told by the Knight is a Greek story - most people were familiar with these stories even though they may not have learned them through education
* Lord and governor of Athens: Theseus
* Was rich and wise
* Gained the realm of Femininity (formerly known as Scythia)
* Femininity was ruled by Hippolyta
And that was all that was covered today.
Susan Kim
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Blazoning
Found this website if anyone is confused about blazoning. It's from Notre Dame so I figured it was legit.
http://www.rarebooks.nd.edu/digital/heraldry/blazoning.html
Kristian Mayer
http://www.rarebooks.nd.edu/digital/heraldry/blazoning.html
Kristian Mayer
Friday, November 21, 2008
Class Notes Nov 21st
In class we took more notes on Canterbury Tales.
-The pilgrims are known by their appearances, character attributes, and their profession. They are all related to each to each other because each pilgrim is from the middle class.
-This particularly narrative on the Canterbury Tales never actually did happen. The tales being told are mostly from historical, mythological, and folk tales. Chaucer stole most of the tales that he used. All of his stories were of Italian and French influence.
-The Canterbury Tales were meant for upper class because they knew how to read. Mostly courtiers that Chaucer worked with read his tales.
-The Canterbury Tales is a frame narrative, story that borders other stories. Inside the frame there are little stories.
-In Canterbury Tales, the General Prologue established the frame. Inside the frame are the different tales that each pilgrim tells throughout the pilgrimage to Canterbury.
-Chaucer is the narrator of the tale, but invents his own character named Chaucer to tell it.
Coat of Arms project is due Monday, Nov 24th along with any other extra credit involving different Coat of Arms that was offered.
Matt Frank
-The pilgrims are known by their appearances, character attributes, and their profession. They are all related to each to each other because each pilgrim is from the middle class.
-This particularly narrative on the Canterbury Tales never actually did happen. The tales being told are mostly from historical, mythological, and folk tales. Chaucer stole most of the tales that he used. All of his stories were of Italian and French influence.
-The Canterbury Tales were meant for upper class because they knew how to read. Mostly courtiers that Chaucer worked with read his tales.
-The Canterbury Tales is a frame narrative, story that borders other stories. Inside the frame there are little stories.
-In Canterbury Tales, the General Prologue established the frame. Inside the frame are the different tales that each pilgrim tells throughout the pilgrimage to Canterbury.
-Chaucer is the narrator of the tale, but invents his own character named Chaucer to tell it.
Coat of Arms project is due Monday, Nov 24th along with any other extra credit involving different Coat of Arms that was offered.
Matt Frank
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Class Nov. 20th
-The due date for our Coat of Arms projects has been moved to Monday, Nov. 24th to give everyone an extra day to ask Laz any questions they might have regarding it since he was out a couple of days.
-Everyone in class was assigned assigned a pilgrim from the Canterbury Tales. Each person has to provide a 10 minute presentation on their pilgrim. Mr. Laz will do the first two (Knight and Squire) and everyone else will present according to the order their pilgrim appears in the prologue (see Mr. Laz if you are unsure of your date). Mr. Laz strongly recommended the use of handouts. A test will be given after all of the presentations are done so make sure you put everything about your pilgrim in the presentation.
-We took more notes on the Canterbury tales.
-Scantion is the use of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
-Multi syllable words have at least one stressed syllable, but they cannot all be stressed
-single syllable words are stressed or unstressed depending on the context they are in
-The Canterbury Tales is a narrative. The situation is a pilgrimage to Canterbury. The General Prologue tells us when the pilgrimage took place, where they were, and why each person was going, whether it was for social, professional, or religious reasons.
-The pilgrims are described by their look. This is also a description of each pilgrims character and behavior. The pilgrims are named by their professions.
Joe Forline
-Everyone in class was assigned assigned a pilgrim from the Canterbury Tales. Each person has to provide a 10 minute presentation on their pilgrim. Mr. Laz will do the first two (Knight and Squire) and everyone else will present according to the order their pilgrim appears in the prologue (see Mr. Laz if you are unsure of your date). Mr. Laz strongly recommended the use of handouts. A test will be given after all of the presentations are done so make sure you put everything about your pilgrim in the presentation.
-We took more notes on the Canterbury tales.
-Scantion is the use of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
-Multi syllable words have at least one stressed syllable, but they cannot all be stressed
-single syllable words are stressed or unstressed depending on the context they are in
-The Canterbury Tales is a narrative. The situation is a pilgrimage to Canterbury. The General Prologue tells us when the pilgrimage took place, where they were, and why each person was going, whether it was for social, professional, or religious reasons.
-The pilgrims are described by their look. This is also a description of each pilgrims character and behavior. The pilgrims are named by their professions.
Joe Forline
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Class Notes for Nov. 19
Today we heard about our assignment for the Canterbury Tales. We are not going to read the whole text, but instead each of us will be given a specific pilgrim to research tomorrow. We are going to be responsible for a 10 minute long presentation for all of the info for our pilgrim. You have to use the text and info from the prologue, the individual tale, and the epilogue.
We also started to discuss the rhyme scheme for the text. It was composed in iambic pentameter. This means each line is made of 10 syllables, using a pattern of stressed then unstressed syllables (with five sets of stressed and unstressed syllables). The iamb is one of four units used in English Language Poetry called feet.
-Paul Derickson
We also started to discuss the rhyme scheme for the text. It was composed in iambic pentameter. This means each line is made of 10 syllables, using a pattern of stressed then unstressed syllables (with five sets of stressed and unstressed syllables). The iamb is one of four units used in English Language Poetry called feet.
-Paul Derickson
Monday, November 17, 2008
Coat of Arms
Has anyone found a good website that has pictures or clip art that we can copy and paste for our Coat of Arms? Preferrably the mantling, crest, and wreath.
Joe Forline
Joe Forline
Lines 1-42 of the Canterbury Tales
I was reading the assigned lines over the weekend and every time I read them I got stuck on the meaning of these lines... 38.To inform you of the state of every one
39. Of all of these, as it appeared to me, 40. And who they were, and what was their degree,
These lines confused me a lot and I'm not sure what Chaucer is trying to say to the reader when he says what was their degree, or the "state of every one."
If anyone has any comments or suggestions of what the meaning of these lines are please comment.
John Leskow
39. Of all of these, as it appeared to me, 40. And who they were, and what was their degree,
These lines confused me a lot and I'm not sure what Chaucer is trying to say to the reader when he says what was their degree, or the "state of every one."
If anyone has any comments or suggestions of what the meaning of these lines are please comment.
John Leskow
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Examples of Heraldry
In the Harry Potter books the four houses each have a mascot that is a charge found in heraldry. There's a lion (for bravery), a raven (for wisdom), a badger (loyalty) and a snake (resourcefulness). There's probably other heraldry that shows up in that series but I don't know about it.
-Paul Derickson
-Paul Derickson
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Class Notes
For Assignments we have these so far just in case no one copied them down in class:
Create Your own Coat of Arms
minium= shield, atleast one charge, and motto/ scroll beneath shield
Can add: supporters, complicated shield design, etc. Be creative.
-Needs to have a written explaination and intelligent attempt at a blazon of your shield.
Due Date: November 21st
Extra Credit?
-post on blog examples and explainations of heraldry in daily life.
Class Notes:
Today we began with our quiz and then started to discuss the Canturbury Tales Unit.
Break down of Lines 1-18
When:Spring time
Why?
- matiing season/ social occasions
- desire to venture out of town a person had been stuck in for the majority of the winter time
- cycle of life significance/ new beginnings
Context: Pilgrimage
Why?
- religious ferver; religiously motivated
- if sick during the winter (black plague reference?) one would usually pray to get better, this pilgrimage could be of thanks to saint for helping them live through the winter
- sometimes was required
Where: Canturbury
Why?
- there is a shrine there dedicated to a matyr/saint, Thomas A Beckett
- Thomas A Beckett was murdered in church there, not same as Saint Thomas.
Thats basically call we got through,
Alex Taylor
Create Your own Coat of Arms
minium= shield, atleast one charge, and motto/ scroll beneath shield
Can add: supporters, complicated shield design, etc. Be creative.
-Needs to have a written explaination and intelligent attempt at a blazon of your shield.
Due Date: November 21st
Extra Credit?
-post on blog examples and explainations of heraldry in daily life.
Class Notes:
Today we began with our quiz and then started to discuss the Canturbury Tales Unit.
Break down of Lines 1-18
When:Spring time
Why?
- matiing season/ social occasions
- desire to venture out of town a person had been stuck in for the majority of the winter time
- cycle of life significance/ new beginnings
Context: Pilgrimage
Why?
- religious ferver; religiously motivated
- if sick during the winter (black plague reference?) one would usually pray to get better, this pilgrimage could be of thanks to saint for helping them live through the winter
- sometimes was required
Where: Canturbury
Why?
- there is a shrine there dedicated to a matyr/saint, Thomas A Beckett
- Thomas A Beckett was murdered in church there, not same as Saint Thomas.
Thats basically call we got through,
Alex Taylor
Monday, November 10, 2008
Class Notes
First Laz handed back the poems that we wrote. Joe's was the hardest to figure out.
Notes on Heraldry
Blazonry- to define in words the Coat of Arms.
- a shield with a green field, a gold lion with its tongue out, in profile, standing on its hind legs
Represented as: Vert, a lion langue rampant Or.
A Proper Charge
Proper - colored with the most common colors in nature for that object
Examples:
Zebra Proper = black and white stripes
Tree Proper = brown trunk with green leaves
The term proper should only be used to indicate colorings that cannot be described in usual heraldric terms
A raven proper is just a raven sable. ( They only have one main color)
The colors of the object identified with proper should be absolute.
Examples:
Brown Bear Proper, Robin Proper
If the animal comes in different colors... it cannot be proper.
Examples:
Horse Proper, Fish Proper (these could be many different colors)
The 'Metal on color, color on metal' rule is not necessarily in effect when the charge is proper.
Dividing the shield
Most shields were undivided
As time went on, shields became segmented
Marriage, disputes between familes, the receipt of new honors esp. from a monarch, and new accomplishments are all reasons why the COA will be changed or segmented.
PER = colors come together directly
A = colors are separated by a band
Fess = Shield separated horizontally
Bend = " " diagonally from top right to bottom left (holding the shield
Pale = " " vertically
Quarterly = " " Into four sections (Highly christian)
Saltire = " " With an X (St. Andrew's cross)
Chevron = " " with a Peak ( can be inverted and is supposed to represent a house)
Pall = " " by a Y
Cheif = " " top1/3 is one color and bottom 2/3 is another
Pile = " " Starting at top corners, separated by lines coming to a point at the bottom.
Tierce = " " Right 1/3 is one color, while the rest is another (as if you were holding the shield)
Field Divisions Example
Shield divided diagonally upper right to left, blue on top, black on bottom, a silver lion with its tongue out standing on hind legs
Per bend asure and sable, a lion langue rampant argent
Connor Tuck
Notes on Heraldry
Blazonry- to define in words the Coat of Arms.
- a shield with a green field, a gold lion with its tongue out, in profile, standing on its hind legs
Represented as: Vert, a lion langue rampant Or.
A Proper Charge
Proper - colored with the most common colors in nature for that object
Examples:
Zebra Proper = black and white stripes
Tree Proper = brown trunk with green leaves
The term proper should only be used to indicate colorings that cannot be described in usual heraldric terms
A raven proper is just a raven sable. ( They only have one main color)
The colors of the object identified with proper should be absolute.
Examples:
Brown Bear Proper, Robin Proper
If the animal comes in different colors... it cannot be proper.
Examples:
Horse Proper, Fish Proper (these could be many different colors)
The 'Metal on color, color on metal' rule is not necessarily in effect when the charge is proper.
Dividing the shield
Most shields were undivided
As time went on, shields became segmented
Marriage, disputes between familes, the receipt of new honors esp. from a monarch, and new accomplishments are all reasons why the COA will be changed or segmented.
PER = colors come together directly
A = colors are separated by a band
Fess = Shield separated horizontally
Bend = " " diagonally from top right to bottom left (holding the shield
Pale = " " vertically
Quarterly = " " Into four sections (Highly christian)
Saltire = " " With an X (St. Andrew's cross)
Chevron = " " with a Peak ( can be inverted and is supposed to represent a house)
Pall = " " by a Y
Cheif = " " top1/3 is one color and bottom 2/3 is another
Pile = " " Starting at top corners, separated by lines coming to a point at the bottom.
Tierce = " " Right 1/3 is one color, while the rest is another (as if you were holding the shield)
Field Divisions Example
Shield divided diagonally upper right to left, blue on top, black on bottom, a silver lion with its tongue out standing on hind legs
Per bend asure and sable, a lion langue rampant argent
Connor Tuck
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Class Notes: November 3rd and 5th
The Medieval Art of Heraldry
Coat-of-Arms
-Knights used a coat-of-arms to identify each other during battle
-Few people could read or right, so pictures were very important
-Became a way of showing membership to the aristocracy
-Coat-of-arms were impressed in sealing wax on official documents
-Used to ID family tombs
-Can only be inherited by a direct line
-Heraldry: The art/science of describing coats-of-arms
The Herald
-One who is skilled in the description of coats-of-arms
-Blazon: To describe a shield in words
-Emblazon: To draw a shield from a blazon
Aspects of Coats-of-Arms
-Shield
-Helm
-Crest/Wreath
-Mantling
-Supporters
-Motto/Scroll
-Compartment
The Compartment
-Design placed at the very bottom
-Usually some kind of landscape/seascape
-Said to represent land held by the user
The Motto
-Phrase to describe the user's motivation
-Usually written on a scroll under the shield
-Traditionally in Latin
-3 forms
-Straight Line
-1 bend
-3 sections
The Supporters
-Figures (human or animal) standing on either side of the shield
-Often have a local significance or a historical link
The Helm
-Heraldic elements of the shield were often also used on knightly helmets
-The rank of the bearer was often reflected in the type of helmet (or some other type of headgear)
-Women and clergy displayed neither a helm or crest
The Mantling
-Drapery tied to the helm above the shield, forming a backdrop for the shield
-Depiction of the cloth covering worn by Crusading knights
-Usually shown as battered or cut to shreds
The Crest/Wreath
-Rests above the helm, usually in a wreath of twisted cloth in the 2 principal colors of the coat-of-arms
-Often, but not always, an animal
-Crests can be used on their own
The Shield
-Main part of the coat-of-arms
-The oldest and most complex part
-Since women didn't serve in combat, their coats-of-arms were shown on a "lozenge"
-Shield Colors
-Heraldic term for colors: tinctures
-2 metals (light colors) 7 colors (dark colors)
-Names of the tinctures come from French
-Rule of Tincture: Never metal on metal or color on color
-Or: gold- generosity
-Argent: silver- sincerity, peace
-Purpure: purple- royalty
-Cules: red- warrior, strength
-Azure: blue- strength, loyalty
-Vert: green- hope, love
-Sable: black- constancy, grief
-Tenne/Tawny: orange- worthwhile ambition
-Sanguine/Murray: maroon- victorious
Assembling the Coat-of-Arms
-Field: background color
-Charge: things on the shield
-Charges could be animals, objects, or geometric constructs
Kevin Storms
Coat-of-Arms
-Knights used a coat-of-arms to identify each other during battle
-Few people could read or right, so pictures were very important
-Became a way of showing membership to the aristocracy
-Coat-of-arms were impressed in sealing wax on official documents
-Used to ID family tombs
-Can only be inherited by a direct line
-Heraldry: The art/science of describing coats-of-arms
The Herald
-One who is skilled in the description of coats-of-arms
-Blazon: To describe a shield in words
-Emblazon: To draw a shield from a blazon
Aspects of Coats-of-Arms
-Shield
-Helm
-Crest/Wreath
-Mantling
-Supporters
-Motto/Scroll
-Compartment
The Compartment
-Design placed at the very bottom
-Usually some kind of landscape/seascape
-Said to represent land held by the user
The Motto
-Phrase to describe the user's motivation
-Usually written on a scroll under the shield
-Traditionally in Latin
-3 forms
-Straight Line
-1 bend
-3 sections
The Supporters
-Figures (human or animal) standing on either side of the shield
-Often have a local significance or a historical link
The Helm
-Heraldic elements of the shield were often also used on knightly helmets
-The rank of the bearer was often reflected in the type of helmet (or some other type of headgear)
-Women and clergy displayed neither a helm or crest
The Mantling
-Drapery tied to the helm above the shield, forming a backdrop for the shield
-Depiction of the cloth covering worn by Crusading knights
-Usually shown as battered or cut to shreds
The Crest/Wreath
-Rests above the helm, usually in a wreath of twisted cloth in the 2 principal colors of the coat-of-arms
-Often, but not always, an animal
-Crests can be used on their own
The Shield
-Main part of the coat-of-arms
-The oldest and most complex part
-Since women didn't serve in combat, their coats-of-arms were shown on a "lozenge"
-Shield Colors
-Heraldic term for colors: tinctures
-2 metals (light colors) 7 colors (dark colors)
-Names of the tinctures come from French
-Rule of Tincture: Never metal on metal or color on color
-Or: gold- generosity
-Argent: silver- sincerity, peace
-Purpure: purple- royalty
-Cules: red- warrior, strength
-Azure: blue- strength, loyalty
-Vert: green- hope, love
-Sable: black- constancy, grief
-Tenne/Tawny: orange- worthwhile ambition
-Sanguine/Murray: maroon- victorious
Assembling the Coat-of-Arms
-Field: background color
-Charge: things on the shield
-Charges could be animals, objects, or geometric constructs
Kevin Storms
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Class 10/30
We had the Beowulf test on Thursday, which took up the entire period. We were reminded to start memorizing the first 18 lines of the Canterbury Tales in modern English, and old English for extra credit. The link can be found in the post below.
Sorry this was late.
Billy Saldutti
Sorry this was late.
Billy Saldutti
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Class 10/29
Today we reviewed Beowulf some more. Then Mr. Lazarow told us what our next unit was going to be on: The Canterbury Tales. He also gave us an assignment. We are supposed to read and memorize the first 18 lines. The first 18 lines are important in understanding the rest of the text. The version of the Canterbury Tales that he wants us to use is :
canterburytales.org/canterbury_tales.html
This assignment is a 60 point quiz grade. He said that it is not a good idea to try and memorize the text the night before.
We also have multiple extra credit opportunities. We can write the first 18 lines in Middle English, we can recite the lines in regular English, or we can recite them in Middle English.
canterburytales.org/canterbury_tales.html
This assignment is a 60 point quiz grade. He said that it is not a good idea to try and memorize the text the night before.
We also have multiple extra credit opportunities. We can write the first 18 lines in Middle English, we can recite the lines in regular English, or we can recite them in Middle English.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Beowulf Study Guide
Beowulf Study Guide
Heroic Behavior:
· Bravery
· Selfless
· Moral code
· Opportunity
· Strength (Physical and Emotional)
· Something to overcome
Mythic Heroic Archetype:
1. Hero comes from obscure/mysterious background
2. Hero is not invincible, but not a fool
3. The hero’s path is not always clear or direct—but there is a goal
4. The hero’s journey is filled with danger, loneliness, and temptation
5. The hero is often accompanied by a companion, friend, servant, or disciple
6. There is a guide(s)
7. The hero has a decent into darkness
8. There is a different hero after the decent
9. The hero suffers a physical wound
10. The hero’s knowledge is brought back to the community
Beowulf Mythic Heroic Archetype:
1. Beowulf is not a part of society
2. Beowulf is wise, but he has Hubris, he eventually goes against Hrothgar’s warning when he becomes overwhelmed with pride.
3. Beowulf does not know anything about Grendel, but he knows that he has to defeat him.
4. Beowulf is lonely when he regrets that he does not get married in the 3rd section. He also has 3 major battles.
5. Beowulf’s companions: 1st episode-14 warriors. 2nd episode-13 Geat warriors. 3rd episode-11 warriors and slave.
6. Beowulf’s guide is Hrothgar, and then Beowulf becomes the guide and passes his wisdom to Wiglaf, who becomes the hero.
7. 1st-Night falls on Herot and Grendel attacks. 2nd-When he goes to fight Grendel’s mother. 3rd-When Beowulf goes into the dragons cave.
8. Beowulf is reborn after the decents into darkness, he has proven himself, and he has gained faith by remembering his name and his faith.
9. The dragon bites Beowulf on the neck, he gets poisoned.
10. Beowulf’s knowledge is passed on to Wiglaf, when Beowulf becomes the guide in the last minutes of his life.
Anglo-Saxton Poetry Format:
Kenning- A poetic phrase used in addition to the usual name. Ex. The “sea” Ã “swan road.”
Caesura- The poetic device that is used in the middle of each line of the poem.
3 Characteristics of the epic poem form
1. Alliteration
2. Stress
3. Rhythm
What is the term for an Anglo-Saxton poet?
SCOP, or shaper. (A poet forms and shapes words into a poem.)
What effect is created by the use of alliteration, stress, and caesura?
It gives the poet freedom to alliterate on the 4th syllable and binds the line together.
Quotes:
1. Narrator is speaking to audience
About the Death of Shield
AS culture- honoring the king by returning gifts, kennings-“ring-giver.”
Analysis- All things end, foreshadowing ( starts and ends with funeral)
Found in prologue
2. Narrator speaking to audience
About Herot being built by Hrothgar
AS culture-Mead Hall, torque giving (necklace, treasure)
Analysis- Foreshadowing (the mead hall will burn, all things end, blood vengeance
Beginning of poem
3. Narrator to audience
About the arrival of Grendel
AS culture-ancestry, belief of monsters, demons, and God(creator), Christian/Pagan writer
Analysis- Grendel attacks and causes horror. Foreshadowing more than one monster…Grendel has family
4. Narrator to audience
About Grendel’s first night of attack, killed 30 men
AS culture- belief in monsters,
Analysis-foreshadowing blood vengeance (Beowulf and Danes will try to get back at Grendel).
First Episode
5. Narrator to audience
About Gredel taking over Herot, but he never actually came near the throne because he was the lords outcast.
AS culture-belief in God, belief in monsters, exiled (Grendel was exiled)
Analysis- Grendel was exiled because of his ancestor Cain, because of that he is afraid to go through the throne.
First episode
6. Beowulf is speaking to the Coast guard
About Beowulf asking to see Hrothgar because he was going to help the Danes.
AS culture- Blood vengeance, respect to lower rank
Analysis- Beowulf showed respect, even though not necessary, because coast guard was not of a high rank. My name is John Leskow and I smell bad. Beowulf came to help Danes because Hrothgar helped Ecgtheow when they were younger.
First episode
7. Beowulf speaking to Hrothgar
About Beowulf’s” Resume,” and he is boasting.
AS culture- monsters, respect high rank, boasting of accomplishments, blood vengeance.
Analysis- Beowulf is boasting to Hrothgar to prove that he is worthy to help out with the monster problem.
First episode
8. Beowulf speaking to Hrothgar
About how Beowulf will not use weapons in his fight with Grendel. He is heightening Hygelac’s fame.
AS culture- belief in God, boasting, blood vengeance, honoring your lord, being fair in war
Analysis-Beowulf chooses not to use weapons during his battle with Grendel to make the fight more fair.
First episode
9. Beowulf speaking to Unferth
About Beowulf refuting Unferth’s statement and turning the blame back to Unferth
AS culture-loyalty to king, kenning (The Danes referred to as the Victory-Sheildings)
Analysis- Unferth has to insult Beowulf because Hrothgar could not ask him because it was disrespectful.
First episode
10. Narrator speaking to audience
About Beowulf’s warriors and how they are worthy to him
AS culture-loyalty to leader, rather die fighting than flee
Analysis-Grendel cannot be hurt by a weapon. The warriors try, but the hero is the only one who can defeat the monster (Mythic Heroic Archetype).
First episode
11. Narrator speaking to audience
About Beowulf’s accomplishments and how Hrothgar was a good king, even though bad things happen under his reign.
AS culture- Thane/King relationship, boasting of accomplishments.
Analysis- Recollection of Beowulfs accomplishments.
First episode
12. Narrator speaking to audience
About Geats (not Danes), because Danes were not ready, and lacked faith. Geats were prepared by sleeping with their armor.
AS culture-Preparedness of warriors, faith.
Analysis-The Danes were not prepared because they lost faith, by losing their pride, because of Grendel’s attack.
Second episode
13. Beowulf is speaking to Hrothgar
About Hrothgar losing faith and Hrothgar not wanting to get vengeance, but Beowulf makes Hrothgar realize he needs to get blood vengeance on Grendel.
AS culture- Exacting Wergild
Analysis- Beowulf realizes Hrothgar is losing faith because he is crying, Beowulf uses his experience to convince Hrothgar to get blood vengeance on Grendel.
Second episode
14. Narrator is speaking to audience
About right before Beowulf goes into the water before his battle against Grendel’s mother.
AS culture-Kenning (Beowulf’s body=bone cage), evening battle field
Analysis- He realized he needs armor because he is not fighting on his home turf, and he needs every advantage he can get.
Second episode
15. Narrator is speaking to audience
About Unferth giving Beowulf the sword (Hrunting).
AS culture- respect, warrior culture, brave as a warrior
Analysis-Unferth is not man enough, and is not bold. Beowulf only takes the sword to be respectful, and incase it may work against Grendel’s mother.
Second episode
16. Narrator is speaking to audience
About how Beowulf did not lose heart during the fight with Grendel’s mother. The sword fails him.
AS culture- warrior culture, kenning(Hygelac’s kinsman=Beowulf)
Analysis- Beowulf must rely on his own power because Hrunting fails him (Mythic Heroic Archetype) Evil defeats itself.
Second episode
17. This is the narrator talking to the audience while Beowulf is fighting Grendel's mother in the second episode. It talks about A-S culture with it being a war based culture and swords being passed down from generation to generation as heirlooms. This is important because it talks about the thought that all things end (the giant's race). It also shows the strength of Beowulf, with him being able to wield a sword that no other man can hold.
18. This is the speaker talking to the audience. It is the end of the section where Beowulf fights Grendel's mother in the second episode. The a-s culture is represented with the theme of courage and being loyal to your lord. The Danes left the edge of the lake because they list their faith while the Geats stayed even though they thought Beowulf was killed. They also waited so they could kill. Grendel's mother if she surfaced to extract wergild.
19. This is the narrator addressing the audience. It is just after Beowulf killed Grendel's mom in the second episode. It shows the a-s belief that treasure is not as important in comparison to other things in life like pride in your actions and being a good leader. It talks about how Beowulf did not bother to bring the treasures he found in the bottom of the lake to the surface because the Danes were not ready to have them. They were a warrior society that was no longer brave but gave up hope too easily. He brought back the head of Grendel and the giant’s sword hilt to give reminders to the Danes that they need to keep their faith. The head of Grendel shows that any problem can be overcome and the sword hilt is in the shape of a cross.
20. This quote is the narrator speaking to the audience. It is after Beowulf defeats Grendel's mother, and is giving the giants sword hilt to Hrothgar. It shows A-S society with the concept of one God. It also talks about how a flood destroyed the race of gaints, which was a way the A-S tribe explained things they did not know and understand, like the Roman's buildings and monuments. This hilt shows the values of the A-S culture with them being "comfortably Pagan." It also could be foreshadowing of the Danes being wiped out, like what happened to the giants.
21. This quote is Hrothgar speaking to Beowulf before Beowulf leaves to return to Geatland. It talks about A-S culture by saying how lords and kings will be remembered after they die. The way Heremod behaved was bad for a king because he kept treasures for himself because he was selfish. He did not make his people happy and they did not respect him because of that. It also mentions the Almighty God, the sigh of Christianity. Hrothgar in this speech is a guide to Beowulf right after he proved himself fighting Grendel (the way the mythic heroic archetype says it would). He tells Beowulf to be a good king and lord by giving treasure to his thanes (also foreshadowing saying Beowulf will have power).
22. This quote is Hrothgar still talking to Beowulf before his return. It talks about A-S civilization by using a kenning, "flower of warriors", to talk about Beowulf. It basically says that all things end, with Beowulf's strength fading when he gets old, sight becoming less sharp, and people having to face death. This is Hrothgar continuing to being a guide and telling Beowulf that he should become a guide in the future because he will not always be incredibly strong and he has to let his people survive on their own, which Beowulf forgets over the time he becomes king.
23. This quote is the narrator talking to the audience, after Beowulf has become king. It gives examples of A-S culture with the kenning, "the prince of the rings", which is another way to say the king, Beowulf. It also calls the dragon the "sky-plague". It talks about Beowulf's pride and how he did not want an army to help him fight against the toughest enemy he ever saw, the dragon. Hrothgar warned him about being too proud of his strength and told him that he would lose his strength, which is what will make him lose against the dragon in the end.
24. Narrator to audienceEpisode 3Beowulf boasts again. Talks about how he will kill the dragon for the glory of winning. Wants the dragon to come out of his barrow.Culture- Pride, Fair Fight.Analysis- Beowulf feels it’s his duty to kill the dragon and decides to take him on.
25. Beowulf to soldiersEpisode 3Beowulf tells his men to stay back and not follow him into battle.Culture- PrideAnalysis- Mythic Heroic Archetype, needs to do it by himself even though he is old and stuff.
26. Narrator to audienceEpisode 3Beowulf’s sword (Naegling?) fails him when he strikes the dragon.Culture- Kenning, son of Ecgtheow. Honor from lineageAnalysis- sword has never failed him before. Hardest battle for Beowulf to date.
27. Wiglaf to shirkersEpisode 3conflict. wiglaf disobeys his leader beowulf to protect beowulf.Culture- loyalty to leader. ProtectionAnalysis- wiglaf disobeying beowulf to protect beowulf was a great honor and an extreme show of loyalty.
28. Wiglaf to GeatsWiglaf predicts the enemies will attack the Geats.Culture- All things come to an endAnalysis- Wiglaf realizes without Beowulf the other tribs will know they’re weak and attack them.
29. Wiglaf speaking to the Geats
About the gold that Beowulf will be buried with.
AS culture- loyalty to lord/King, respect
Analysis- Wiglaf tells the Geats why Beowulf’s treasure must be buried with him and not be used for anything else. It is only to be buried with Beowulf.
Third episode
30. Narrator is speaking to audience
About how the treasure that Beowulf had given the Geats was not worth anything, and they should give it back to Beowulf, in his casket.
AS culture- treasure is only worth its hype, loyalty to lord, respect, all things end
Analysis- the Geats return the treasure to their lord, this shows that Beowulf was a great King and warrior.
Third episode
31. Narrator is speaking to audience
About how the Geat people were truly sad when Beowulf died in battle. They remember him and discuss his legacy.
AS culture- loyalty to lord/King, all things end
Analysis- The Geats appreciated what Beowulf had done for them and they honor him by saying he is gracious and fair-minded, kindest to the people and keenest to win fame.
Third episode
*Other tools for studying include the book, study questions, and the quote sheet*
Created by John Leskow, Paul Derickson, Chris Balch, and Jordan Leavy
Heroic Behavior:
· Bravery
· Selfless
· Moral code
· Opportunity
· Strength (Physical and Emotional)
· Something to overcome
Mythic Heroic Archetype:
1. Hero comes from obscure/mysterious background
2. Hero is not invincible, but not a fool
3. The hero’s path is not always clear or direct—but there is a goal
4. The hero’s journey is filled with danger, loneliness, and temptation
5. The hero is often accompanied by a companion, friend, servant, or disciple
6. There is a guide(s)
7. The hero has a decent into darkness
8. There is a different hero after the decent
9. The hero suffers a physical wound
10. The hero’s knowledge is brought back to the community
Beowulf Mythic Heroic Archetype:
1. Beowulf is not a part of society
2. Beowulf is wise, but he has Hubris, he eventually goes against Hrothgar’s warning when he becomes overwhelmed with pride.
3. Beowulf does not know anything about Grendel, but he knows that he has to defeat him.
4. Beowulf is lonely when he regrets that he does not get married in the 3rd section. He also has 3 major battles.
5. Beowulf’s companions: 1st episode-14 warriors. 2nd episode-13 Geat warriors. 3rd episode-11 warriors and slave.
6. Beowulf’s guide is Hrothgar, and then Beowulf becomes the guide and passes his wisdom to Wiglaf, who becomes the hero.
7. 1st-Night falls on Herot and Grendel attacks. 2nd-When he goes to fight Grendel’s mother. 3rd-When Beowulf goes into the dragons cave.
8. Beowulf is reborn after the decents into darkness, he has proven himself, and he has gained faith by remembering his name and his faith.
9. The dragon bites Beowulf on the neck, he gets poisoned.
10. Beowulf’s knowledge is passed on to Wiglaf, when Beowulf becomes the guide in the last minutes of his life.
Anglo-Saxton Poetry Format:
Kenning- A poetic phrase used in addition to the usual name. Ex. The “sea” Ã “swan road.”
Caesura- The poetic device that is used in the middle of each line of the poem.
3 Characteristics of the epic poem form
1. Alliteration
2. Stress
3. Rhythm
What is the term for an Anglo-Saxton poet?
SCOP, or shaper. (A poet forms and shapes words into a poem.)
What effect is created by the use of alliteration, stress, and caesura?
It gives the poet freedom to alliterate on the 4th syllable and binds the line together.
Quotes:
1. Narrator is speaking to audience
About the Death of Shield
AS culture- honoring the king by returning gifts, kennings-“ring-giver.”
Analysis- All things end, foreshadowing ( starts and ends with funeral)
Found in prologue
2. Narrator speaking to audience
About Herot being built by Hrothgar
AS culture-Mead Hall, torque giving (necklace, treasure)
Analysis- Foreshadowing (the mead hall will burn, all things end, blood vengeance
Beginning of poem
3. Narrator to audience
About the arrival of Grendel
AS culture-ancestry, belief of monsters, demons, and God(creator), Christian/Pagan writer
Analysis- Grendel attacks and causes horror. Foreshadowing more than one monster…Grendel has family
4. Narrator to audience
About Grendel’s first night of attack, killed 30 men
AS culture- belief in monsters,
Analysis-foreshadowing blood vengeance (Beowulf and Danes will try to get back at Grendel).
First Episode
5. Narrator to audience
About Gredel taking over Herot, but he never actually came near the throne because he was the lords outcast.
AS culture-belief in God, belief in monsters, exiled (Grendel was exiled)
Analysis- Grendel was exiled because of his ancestor Cain, because of that he is afraid to go through the throne.
First episode
6. Beowulf is speaking to the Coast guard
About Beowulf asking to see Hrothgar because he was going to help the Danes.
AS culture- Blood vengeance, respect to lower rank
Analysis- Beowulf showed respect, even though not necessary, because coast guard was not of a high rank. My name is John Leskow and I smell bad. Beowulf came to help Danes because Hrothgar helped Ecgtheow when they were younger.
First episode
7. Beowulf speaking to Hrothgar
About Beowulf’s” Resume,” and he is boasting.
AS culture- monsters, respect high rank, boasting of accomplishments, blood vengeance.
Analysis- Beowulf is boasting to Hrothgar to prove that he is worthy to help out with the monster problem.
First episode
8. Beowulf speaking to Hrothgar
About how Beowulf will not use weapons in his fight with Grendel. He is heightening Hygelac’s fame.
AS culture- belief in God, boasting, blood vengeance, honoring your lord, being fair in war
Analysis-Beowulf chooses not to use weapons during his battle with Grendel to make the fight more fair.
First episode
9. Beowulf speaking to Unferth
About Beowulf refuting Unferth’s statement and turning the blame back to Unferth
AS culture-loyalty to king, kenning (The Danes referred to as the Victory-Sheildings)
Analysis- Unferth has to insult Beowulf because Hrothgar could not ask him because it was disrespectful.
First episode
10. Narrator speaking to audience
About Beowulf’s warriors and how they are worthy to him
AS culture-loyalty to leader, rather die fighting than flee
Analysis-Grendel cannot be hurt by a weapon. The warriors try, but the hero is the only one who can defeat the monster (Mythic Heroic Archetype).
First episode
11. Narrator speaking to audience
About Beowulf’s accomplishments and how Hrothgar was a good king, even though bad things happen under his reign.
AS culture- Thane/King relationship, boasting of accomplishments.
Analysis- Recollection of Beowulfs accomplishments.
First episode
12. Narrator speaking to audience
About Geats (not Danes), because Danes were not ready, and lacked faith. Geats were prepared by sleeping with their armor.
AS culture-Preparedness of warriors, faith.
Analysis-The Danes were not prepared because they lost faith, by losing their pride, because of Grendel’s attack.
Second episode
13. Beowulf is speaking to Hrothgar
About Hrothgar losing faith and Hrothgar not wanting to get vengeance, but Beowulf makes Hrothgar realize he needs to get blood vengeance on Grendel.
AS culture- Exacting Wergild
Analysis- Beowulf realizes Hrothgar is losing faith because he is crying, Beowulf uses his experience to convince Hrothgar to get blood vengeance on Grendel.
Second episode
14. Narrator is speaking to audience
About right before Beowulf goes into the water before his battle against Grendel’s mother.
AS culture-Kenning (Beowulf’s body=bone cage), evening battle field
Analysis- He realized he needs armor because he is not fighting on his home turf, and he needs every advantage he can get.
Second episode
15. Narrator is speaking to audience
About Unferth giving Beowulf the sword (Hrunting).
AS culture- respect, warrior culture, brave as a warrior
Analysis-Unferth is not man enough, and is not bold. Beowulf only takes the sword to be respectful, and incase it may work against Grendel’s mother.
Second episode
16. Narrator is speaking to audience
About how Beowulf did not lose heart during the fight with Grendel’s mother. The sword fails him.
AS culture- warrior culture, kenning(Hygelac’s kinsman=Beowulf)
Analysis- Beowulf must rely on his own power because Hrunting fails him (Mythic Heroic Archetype) Evil defeats itself.
Second episode
17. This is the narrator talking to the audience while Beowulf is fighting Grendel's mother in the second episode. It talks about A-S culture with it being a war based culture and swords being passed down from generation to generation as heirlooms. This is important because it talks about the thought that all things end (the giant's race). It also shows the strength of Beowulf, with him being able to wield a sword that no other man can hold.
18. This is the speaker talking to the audience. It is the end of the section where Beowulf fights Grendel's mother in the second episode. The a-s culture is represented with the theme of courage and being loyal to your lord. The Danes left the edge of the lake because they list their faith while the Geats stayed even though they thought Beowulf was killed. They also waited so they could kill. Grendel's mother if she surfaced to extract wergild.
19. This is the narrator addressing the audience. It is just after Beowulf killed Grendel's mom in the second episode. It shows the a-s belief that treasure is not as important in comparison to other things in life like pride in your actions and being a good leader. It talks about how Beowulf did not bother to bring the treasures he found in the bottom of the lake to the surface because the Danes were not ready to have them. They were a warrior society that was no longer brave but gave up hope too easily. He brought back the head of Grendel and the giant’s sword hilt to give reminders to the Danes that they need to keep their faith. The head of Grendel shows that any problem can be overcome and the sword hilt is in the shape of a cross.
20. This quote is the narrator speaking to the audience. It is after Beowulf defeats Grendel's mother, and is giving the giants sword hilt to Hrothgar. It shows A-S society with the concept of one God. It also talks about how a flood destroyed the race of gaints, which was a way the A-S tribe explained things they did not know and understand, like the Roman's buildings and monuments. This hilt shows the values of the A-S culture with them being "comfortably Pagan." It also could be foreshadowing of the Danes being wiped out, like what happened to the giants.
21. This quote is Hrothgar speaking to Beowulf before Beowulf leaves to return to Geatland. It talks about A-S culture by saying how lords and kings will be remembered after they die. The way Heremod behaved was bad for a king because he kept treasures for himself because he was selfish. He did not make his people happy and they did not respect him because of that. It also mentions the Almighty God, the sigh of Christianity. Hrothgar in this speech is a guide to Beowulf right after he proved himself fighting Grendel (the way the mythic heroic archetype says it would). He tells Beowulf to be a good king and lord by giving treasure to his thanes (also foreshadowing saying Beowulf will have power).
22. This quote is Hrothgar still talking to Beowulf before his return. It talks about A-S civilization by using a kenning, "flower of warriors", to talk about Beowulf. It basically says that all things end, with Beowulf's strength fading when he gets old, sight becoming less sharp, and people having to face death. This is Hrothgar continuing to being a guide and telling Beowulf that he should become a guide in the future because he will not always be incredibly strong and he has to let his people survive on their own, which Beowulf forgets over the time he becomes king.
23. This quote is the narrator talking to the audience, after Beowulf has become king. It gives examples of A-S culture with the kenning, "the prince of the rings", which is another way to say the king, Beowulf. It also calls the dragon the "sky-plague". It talks about Beowulf's pride and how he did not want an army to help him fight against the toughest enemy he ever saw, the dragon. Hrothgar warned him about being too proud of his strength and told him that he would lose his strength, which is what will make him lose against the dragon in the end.
24. Narrator to audienceEpisode 3Beowulf boasts again. Talks about how he will kill the dragon for the glory of winning. Wants the dragon to come out of his barrow.Culture- Pride, Fair Fight.Analysis- Beowulf feels it’s his duty to kill the dragon and decides to take him on.
25. Beowulf to soldiersEpisode 3Beowulf tells his men to stay back and not follow him into battle.Culture- PrideAnalysis- Mythic Heroic Archetype, needs to do it by himself even though he is old and stuff.
26. Narrator to audienceEpisode 3Beowulf’s sword (Naegling?) fails him when he strikes the dragon.Culture- Kenning, son of Ecgtheow. Honor from lineageAnalysis- sword has never failed him before. Hardest battle for Beowulf to date.
27. Wiglaf to shirkersEpisode 3conflict. wiglaf disobeys his leader beowulf to protect beowulf.Culture- loyalty to leader. ProtectionAnalysis- wiglaf disobeying beowulf to protect beowulf was a great honor and an extreme show of loyalty.
28. Wiglaf to GeatsWiglaf predicts the enemies will attack the Geats.Culture- All things come to an endAnalysis- Wiglaf realizes without Beowulf the other tribs will know they’re weak and attack them.
29. Wiglaf speaking to the Geats
About the gold that Beowulf will be buried with.
AS culture- loyalty to lord/King, respect
Analysis- Wiglaf tells the Geats why Beowulf’s treasure must be buried with him and not be used for anything else. It is only to be buried with Beowulf.
Third episode
30. Narrator is speaking to audience
About how the treasure that Beowulf had given the Geats was not worth anything, and they should give it back to Beowulf, in his casket.
AS culture- treasure is only worth its hype, loyalty to lord, respect, all things end
Analysis- the Geats return the treasure to their lord, this shows that Beowulf was a great King and warrior.
Third episode
31. Narrator is speaking to audience
About how the Geat people were truly sad when Beowulf died in battle. They remember him and discuss his legacy.
AS culture- loyalty to lord/King, all things end
Analysis- The Geats appreciated what Beowulf had done for them and they honor him by saying he is gracious and fair-minded, kindest to the people and keenest to win fame.
Third episode
*Other tools for studying include the book, study questions, and the quote sheet*
Created by John Leskow, Paul Derickson, Chris Balch, and Jordan Leavy
Class Notes 10/28/08
Today in class we had another Beowulf Review session.
Quote #3- The AS life and culture of quote #3 includes being known for your ancestory, the AS belief in demons, Christian/Pagan influence(Cain).
Poetic Forms- Caesura, Alliteration, Rhythm, Kenning, Stress
Why did the warriors come with Beowulf to the dragon's cave?
He wanted to be escorted, but he wanted to fight by himself. He wants an audience for the fight. He wants to prove himself.
Mythic Heroic Archetype- The entire poem (BW) is a battle against himself(always about the internal)
Beowulfs weakness=his pride
*Reminder, mythic heroic archetype story/poem does not need all 10 points.
Does Wiglaf ruin the archetype?
No, because it is merely a variation of the theme. BW should have asked for help all along...i.e. Saving Private Ryan
How long is BW with the Danes?4 days
Is it possible to be a guide and a hero?
Yes. But it will take a lot of variation. Ex. Stephen King's book the Gun Slinger=hero looses his fingers and cannot carry out journey, guide becomes hero and hero becomes guide.
Does every community have a hero with extraordinary strength?
No, BW is exceptional, he has much more strength(physically and mentally)
Grendel-No weapons
GM-Sword
Dragon-Shield
Why does BW use weapons against GM?
It is all about territory. BW wants to make it a fair and equal fight. He must adapt to the specific situation.Laz asked us about our opinions of the book...sadly, few answered.
If the Geats don't trust BW, why did they choose him to fight?
He was put on the spot to prove himself or die trying. He had the chance to make something of himself, so he did.
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Quote #3- The AS life and culture of quote #3 includes being known for your ancestory, the AS belief in demons, Christian/Pagan influence(Cain).
Poetic Forms- Caesura, Alliteration, Rhythm, Kenning, Stress
Why did the warriors come with Beowulf to the dragon's cave?
He wanted to be escorted, but he wanted to fight by himself. He wants an audience for the fight. He wants to prove himself.
Mythic Heroic Archetype- The entire poem (BW) is a battle against himself(always about the internal)
Beowulfs weakness=his pride
*Reminder, mythic heroic archetype story/poem does not need all 10 points.
Does Wiglaf ruin the archetype?
No, because it is merely a variation of the theme. BW should have asked for help all along...i.e. Saving Private Ryan
How long is BW with the Danes?4 days
Is it possible to be a guide and a hero?
Yes. But it will take a lot of variation. Ex. Stephen King's book the Gun Slinger=hero looses his fingers and cannot carry out journey, guide becomes hero and hero becomes guide.
Does every community have a hero with extraordinary strength?
No, BW is exceptional, he has much more strength(physically and mentally)
Grendel-No weapons
GM-Sword
Dragon-Shield
Why does BW use weapons against GM?
It is all about territory. BW wants to make it a fair and equal fight. He must adapt to the specific situation.Laz asked us about our opinions of the book...sadly, few answered.
If the Geats don't trust BW, why did they choose him to fight?
He was put on the spot to prove himself or die trying. He had the chance to make something of himself, so he did.
STUDY FOR THE TEST ON THURSDAY OR BE PREPARED TO FAIL!!!
John Leskow
Monday, October 27, 2008
Notes: October 27, 2008
BEOWULF TEST THURSDAY OCTOBER 30!!!
ON THE TEST:
Section 1: 9 questions- Short Answer
Section 2: 4 questions- Poetry Section, Concepts behind Anglo-Saxon Form.
Section 3: 5 questions- Mythic Heroic Archetype
Section 4: 4 quotes to be analyized
Class notes:
hapax legomenon- a single occurence of a word
ex: hasufag- speckled/spotted horse aka appaloosa
* impress your college interviewer by saying you learned about hapax legomenon in school!
Review of Beowulf:
Grendel v. Beowulf: descent into darkness is when Grendel enters mead hall at night time.
Change after descent: Beowulf proves to himself he can do it, even though not many
people believe in him.
Grendel's Mother v Beowulf: descent into darkness is when Beowulf enters GM's cave underwater.
Change after descent: Remember name and fame, have confidence/faith
Most important Descent into darkness: Beowulf enters Dragon's barrow.
- Brianna Lee
ON THE TEST:
Section 1: 9 questions- Short Answer
Section 2: 4 questions- Poetry Section, Concepts behind Anglo-Saxon Form.
Section 3: 5 questions- Mythic Heroic Archetype
Section 4: 4 quotes to be analyized
Class notes:
hapax legomenon- a single occurence of a word
ex: hasufag- speckled/spotted horse aka appaloosa
* impress your college interviewer by saying you learned about hapax legomenon in school!
Review of Beowulf:
Grendel v. Beowulf: descent into darkness is when Grendel enters mead hall at night time.
Change after descent: Beowulf proves to himself he can do it, even though not many
people believe in him.
Grendel's Mother v Beowulf: descent into darkness is when Beowulf enters GM's cave underwater.
Change after descent: Remember name and fame, have confidence/faith
Most important Descent into darkness: Beowulf enters Dragon's barrow.
- Brianna Lee
My leg hurts
I was wondering if anyone who has poem 5 or 7 could post it on the blog because as you might have noticed I was not in class.
Thanks, Connor
Thanks, Connor
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Personal Riddle
When Laz was explaining to us how to do oue own riddles, he said that it should be 10 lines. But he said to make it more like 10 thoughts. What if my riddle is 6 lines, but it is 10 thoughts?
John Leskow
John Leskow
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Notes October 22nd
Today we continued talking about the last set of review questions.
What happened to the people to whom the treasure originally belonged?
-They all died from war, the lone survivor locked away their treasure.
To what does the poet allude in the lines 2309-11?
-Rough times are coming for Beowulf, he will die.
What bad news does Beowulf receive in the aftermath of the dragon’s attack?
-The village has been burnt down along with his own home.
How does Beowulf interpret the meaning of the dragon’s attack?
-Beowulf thought he must have disturbed ordinance and god is punishing him.
How does Beowulf’s preparation for this coming battle differ from either of the previous two?
-He has prepared weapons like a shield ironed to guard him from the dragon’s fire unlike the other battles, he fought them with his bare hands and with weapons he was unfamiliar with.
What is Beowulf’s attitude about the coming battle? Why is this significant?
-Beowulf thinks he can beat the dragon and forgets Hrothgar’s words of wisdom about Hubris.
How does Beowulf take vengeance for the death of Hygelac?
-He carries 30 battle dresses and swims across the channel and killing all the Swedes and coming out victorious.
What happens when Beowulf returns home from his battle with the Frisians?
-He is offered the throne.
Why doesn’t Hygd offer the Geat throne to Heardred, her son?
-She doesn’t believe her son is capable to be a King.
Why does Beowulf refuse to accept her offer? What does he offer instead?
-He couldn’t take accept the throne because he wanted to keep the throne in family line. Instead he offers to act as a counselor to Heardred.
How does Beowulf end up becoming king?
-Heardred was killed and Beowulf took his place as the Geat King.
How does he arrange for vengeance for the death of Heardred?
-He supports Eagdils and kills Onela.
What happened when Beowulf was 7?
-He was fostered by his father.
How does Hrethel feel after his son’s death? What eventually happens to Hrethel?
-Hrethel feels miserable after his son’s death and dies because of grief.
How did Beowulf handle the threat of Dayraven the Frank?
-Beowulf leads a campaign to fight and kills them.
-Matt Frank
What happened to the people to whom the treasure originally belonged?
-They all died from war, the lone survivor locked away their treasure.
To what does the poet allude in the lines 2309-11?
-Rough times are coming for Beowulf, he will die.
What bad news does Beowulf receive in the aftermath of the dragon’s attack?
-The village has been burnt down along with his own home.
How does Beowulf interpret the meaning of the dragon’s attack?
-Beowulf thought he must have disturbed ordinance and god is punishing him.
How does Beowulf’s preparation for this coming battle differ from either of the previous two?
-He has prepared weapons like a shield ironed to guard him from the dragon’s fire unlike the other battles, he fought them with his bare hands and with weapons he was unfamiliar with.
What is Beowulf’s attitude about the coming battle? Why is this significant?
-Beowulf thinks he can beat the dragon and forgets Hrothgar’s words of wisdom about Hubris.
How does Beowulf take vengeance for the death of Hygelac?
-He carries 30 battle dresses and swims across the channel and killing all the Swedes and coming out victorious.
What happens when Beowulf returns home from his battle with the Frisians?
-He is offered the throne.
Why doesn’t Hygd offer the Geat throne to Heardred, her son?
-She doesn’t believe her son is capable to be a King.
Why does Beowulf refuse to accept her offer? What does he offer instead?
-He couldn’t take accept the throne because he wanted to keep the throne in family line. Instead he offers to act as a counselor to Heardred.
How does Beowulf end up becoming king?
-Heardred was killed and Beowulf took his place as the Geat King.
How does he arrange for vengeance for the death of Heardred?
-He supports Eagdils and kills Onela.
What happened when Beowulf was 7?
-He was fostered by his father.
How does Hrethel feel after his son’s death? What eventually happens to Hrethel?
-Hrethel feels miserable after his son’s death and dies because of grief.
How did Beowulf handle the threat of Dayraven the Frank?
-Beowulf leads a campaign to fight and kills them.
-Matt Frank
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Notes October 21st
All we did today was go over Beowulf questions. We finished up the last questions we had about the 2nd packets of review questions. From now until Friday, we will be going over the last set of review questions.
Identify Hildeburh:
Daughter of Hoc
sister of Hnaef (who is leader of the Danes)
married to Finn (who is leader of the Frisians)
Who is Hengest?
-Becomes leader of the Danes after Hnaef dies - leads sneak attack on Frisians
Why does the text repeat both the monsters' ancestry and Beowulf's defeat of Grendel?
-Because this book is made up of many seperate stories put into one.
What cultural value does Beowulf express in his response to Hrothgar's expressions of pain at Aeschere's loss?
-Beowulf tells Hrothgar to avenge Aeschere rather than grieve over him
What promises does Beowulf extract from Hrothgar before he departs? What does this demonstrate about Beowulf?
-Beowulf asks Hrothgar to take care of his men and give his possessions to Hygelac if he doesn't make it back. This demonstrates Beowulf's leadership abilities as well as loyalty to his king.
What does Beowulf use for his second assault on the monster? How effective is it?
- Beowulf tries to wrestle with Grendel's mother like he had with Grendel. It is not effective at all.
How does Beowulf's treatment of Unferth demonstrate his leadership abilities?
-It shows the care and respect that he uses for items that are valuable to others.
What foreboding does Hrothgar experience? Why is this detail included?
- Hrothgar knows he will never see Beowulf again. This detail is included as a refernce to the fact that all things end.
How does Beowulf conclude his recital to Hygelac?
- He expresses fondness for the Danes and, although he predicts their downfall, he thinks that a truce with them will be a benefit more than a cripple.
The Dragon Wakes- this is the order of people you should fill in the blanks for.
1. Hrethel, Ongentheow, Othere, Onela, Hreosnahill
2. Haithcyn, Hrethel, Ongentheow's queen, Ravenwood, Ongentheow, his queen, Haethcyn, Hygelac, Haethcyn, Ongentheow.
3. Eanmund, Eadgils, Othere, Onela, Heardred, Onela, Headred, Weostan, Eanmund, Beowulf
4. Beowulf, Eadgils, Onela.
What is significant about the text of the poem from lines 2215-31?
-they are missing - detroyed by fire when the manuscript was being saved
What is the origin of the treasure-trove upon which the dragon slept?
- it was treasures from a forgotten culture
What happened to the people whom the treasure originally belonged?
-they perished in war - only one survivor
What point does the last survivor of those people make in his speech?
- all the riches can do nothing for him if there is no one for him to use them with - there is no point in having them treasure
How long did the dragon guard the treasure-trove?
-300 years
Identify Hildeburh:
Daughter of Hoc
sister of Hnaef (who is leader of the Danes)
married to Finn (who is leader of the Frisians)
Who is Hengest?
-Becomes leader of the Danes after Hnaef dies - leads sneak attack on Frisians
Why does the text repeat both the monsters' ancestry and Beowulf's defeat of Grendel?
-Because this book is made up of many seperate stories put into one.
What cultural value does Beowulf express in his response to Hrothgar's expressions of pain at Aeschere's loss?
-Beowulf tells Hrothgar to avenge Aeschere rather than grieve over him
What promises does Beowulf extract from Hrothgar before he departs? What does this demonstrate about Beowulf?
-Beowulf asks Hrothgar to take care of his men and give his possessions to Hygelac if he doesn't make it back. This demonstrates Beowulf's leadership abilities as well as loyalty to his king.
What does Beowulf use for his second assault on the monster? How effective is it?
- Beowulf tries to wrestle with Grendel's mother like he had with Grendel. It is not effective at all.
How does Beowulf's treatment of Unferth demonstrate his leadership abilities?
-It shows the care and respect that he uses for items that are valuable to others.
What foreboding does Hrothgar experience? Why is this detail included?
- Hrothgar knows he will never see Beowulf again. This detail is included as a refernce to the fact that all things end.
How does Beowulf conclude his recital to Hygelac?
- He expresses fondness for the Danes and, although he predicts their downfall, he thinks that a truce with them will be a benefit more than a cripple.
The Dragon Wakes- this is the order of people you should fill in the blanks for.
1. Hrethel, Ongentheow, Othere, Onela, Hreosnahill
2. Haithcyn, Hrethel, Ongentheow's queen, Ravenwood, Ongentheow, his queen, Haethcyn, Hygelac, Haethcyn, Ongentheow.
3. Eanmund, Eadgils, Othere, Onela, Heardred, Onela, Headred, Weostan, Eanmund, Beowulf
4. Beowulf, Eadgils, Onela.
What is significant about the text of the poem from lines 2215-31?
-they are missing - detroyed by fire when the manuscript was being saved
What is the origin of the treasure-trove upon which the dragon slept?
- it was treasures from a forgotten culture
What happened to the people whom the treasure originally belonged?
-they perished in war - only one survivor
What point does the last survivor of those people make in his speech?
- all the riches can do nothing for him if there is no one for him to use them with - there is no point in having them treasure
How long did the dragon guard the treasure-trove?
-300 years
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, October 20th
Since I forgot to blog the past two times I was supposed to, I'll post the notes from today.
"Another Celebration at Heorot"
Who does Beowulf credit for his success in the battle against Grendel's mother?
-God, but in earlier versions of the poem, it could have been the gods or weird (fate).
How does humanity live its lives, according to Hrothgar?
-They live with the understanding of their own mortality, and the understanding that ALL THINGS END.
How does Hrothgar use himself as an example for Beowulf?
-He tells him not to think that there is no danger or that there are no enemies
-He tells him that his strength will fade.
-He should live for eternal rewards (Heaven)
"Beowulf Returns Home"
What does Beowulf do with Hrunting?
-He returns it to Unferth and says that it was a great help in battle.
What is the function of Beowulf's first speech to Hrothgar in this section?
-To tell Hrothgar that has to leave, and that he will return if they ever need him again.
By what appositive is Hygelac also known
-Killer of Ongentheow
-Anglo Saxons were known by their families, leaders, and deeds.
Why does Beowulf talk about the betrothal of Freawaru, Hrothgar's daughter, while relating his story to Hygelac?
-He thinks the betrothal will end with violence.
Why are we given yet another complete rendition of Beowulf's battles?
-Because the stories were not told one after the other in AS culture.
Kevin Storms
"Another Celebration at Heorot"
Who does Beowulf credit for his success in the battle against Grendel's mother?
-God, but in earlier versions of the poem, it could have been the gods or weird (fate).
How does humanity live its lives, according to Hrothgar?
-They live with the understanding of their own mortality, and the understanding that ALL THINGS END.
How does Hrothgar use himself as an example for Beowulf?
-He tells him not to think that there is no danger or that there are no enemies
-He tells him that his strength will fade.
-He should live for eternal rewards (Heaven)
"Beowulf Returns Home"
What does Beowulf do with Hrunting?
-He returns it to Unferth and says that it was a great help in battle.
What is the function of Beowulf's first speech to Hrothgar in this section?
-To tell Hrothgar that has to leave, and that he will return if they ever need him again.
By what appositive is Hygelac also known
-Killer of Ongentheow
-Anglo Saxons were known by their families, leaders, and deeds.
Why does Beowulf talk about the betrothal of Freawaru, Hrothgar's daughter, while relating his story to Hygelac?
-He thinks the betrothal will end with violence.
Why are we given yet another complete rendition of Beowulf's battles?
-Because the stories were not told one after the other in AS culture.
Kevin Storms
Friday, October 17, 2008
Today we had a silent work period because Mr. Laz was not there. Mr. Greene told us a little about college admissions and how we should be sure that is the course we want to take because 17% of freshmen leave colege by October 12 each year. I think Kevin is doing the notes from yesterday so we should be all cought up.
-Paul Derickson
-Paul Derickson
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Grendel
So i've been reading Grendel and its some what interesting. There are many similarities between the book and Beowulf, obviously. However its intriguing to flip between the two books and have a double-play (phillies) perspective. It's actually quite the philisophical read as well, because the author puts man as one of the lower forms of intelligence in the world. Grendel's mother is an idiot, however the dragon knows 'everything'. Wonderfully deep. He recites verses which i have to go back and read 3-4 times before i can actually discern what he's talking about. For anyone not reading it i highly suggest getting it, i've had it for less than a week and i'm already about half way through. I guess the extra credit is cool, too.
Connor Tuck
Connor Tuck
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Beowulf vs.Grendals Mother Notes from 10/14/08
Since Conner and I got skipped over I've copied down the notes from previois days to keep everything updated, Paul should be posting the notes from today's class today as well.
-Alex Taylor
Beowulf vs. Grendals Mother
1. Giants Sword:
- Beowulf found it amoung Grendals Mothers treasure
- huge sword, only 30 men could lift it ,so ofcourse Beowulf does with ease
- classified as "gaint sword" making reference to Roman times, maybe sword was roman= relation between big architecture and large sword ( buildings so massive only giants could have built them)
- story on sword tells of a great flood(religious reference) and the start of war
2. Swordheld
- Beowulf brings back just the swordheld as a symbol of faith (cross shaped) and possibly even the elimination of his unholy life
- possibly just brought back this part of the sword instead of many of the other riches from the cave to represent memory, faith,loyalty, and vengence.
- sword would not have had as much of a meaning if other treasure was brought up as well
- Beowulf might be inferring that Danes are not deserving of other treasure
- Beowulf also notices Danes (signfically Hrothgar's) loss of faith/warrior like attributes of society = aka when hrothgar's close friend Aeschere is killed he goes in to depression and sadness rather than the nobel anger and need for vengence.
- during this time the sword was thought of as a subsitute for the cross, warriors of god
I think that pretty much covers what we talked about in class on the 14th
-Alex Taylor
Beowulf vs. Grendals Mother
1. Giants Sword:
- Beowulf found it amoung Grendals Mothers treasure
- huge sword, only 30 men could lift it ,so ofcourse Beowulf does with ease
- classified as "gaint sword" making reference to Roman times, maybe sword was roman= relation between big architecture and large sword ( buildings so massive only giants could have built them)
- story on sword tells of a great flood(religious reference) and the start of war
2. Swordheld
- Beowulf brings back just the swordheld as a symbol of faith (cross shaped) and possibly even the elimination of his unholy life
- possibly just brought back this part of the sword instead of many of the other riches from the cave to represent memory, faith,loyalty, and vengence.
- sword would not have had as much of a meaning if other treasure was brought up as well
- Beowulf might be inferring that Danes are not deserving of other treasure
- Beowulf also notices Danes (signfically Hrothgar's) loss of faith/warrior like attributes of society = aka when hrothgar's close friend Aeschere is killed he goes in to depression and sadness rather than the nobel anger and need for vengence.
- during this time the sword was thought of as a subsitute for the cross, warriors of god
I think that pretty much covers what we talked about in class on the 14th
Monday, October 13, 2008
Handed in our essays!!
We talked about how there was the fight with Grendel and Beowulf/ Beowulf versus Grendels Mother
How important and significant it was that Unferth gave Beowulf his sword.
The swords name was Hrunting.
By give Beowulf the sword it symbolizes the Loyalty and Leadership that Unferth has in Beowulf.
In response Beowulf takes it with much pride and says he will come back with it and if he does not he will die trying.
Then we talked about the mental state of Beowulf while he was fighting Grendels
mother.
He said "Remember his name and fame"!
This quote had both lineage and identity.
He escaped the lake and fight with total faith in his ability to beat Grendels Mother.
Extra Credit Opportunity- Read the book, Grendel, by John Gardner, do some written work on it for extra credit.
Sean Bronczyk
We talked about how there was the fight with Grendel and Beowulf/ Beowulf versus Grendels Mother
How important and significant it was that Unferth gave Beowulf his sword.
The swords name was Hrunting.
By give Beowulf the sword it symbolizes the Loyalty and Leadership that Unferth has in Beowulf.
In response Beowulf takes it with much pride and says he will come back with it and if he does not he will die trying.
Then we talked about the mental state of Beowulf while he was fighting Grendels
mother.
He said "Remember his name and fame"!
This quote had both lineage and identity.
He escaped the lake and fight with total faith in his ability to beat Grendels Mother.
Extra Credit Opportunity- Read the book, Grendel, by John Gardner, do some written work on it for extra credit.
Sean Bronczyk
Question about Beowulf
As I was going over what we discussed today in class, as well as reading the text, I came upon a question from the study sheet that I could not find the answer to. It is No. 15 on the "Another Attack" page...The question reads "What promises does Beowulf extract from Hrothgar before he departs? What does this demonstrate about Beowulf?
If anyon can help me answer this it would be greatly appreciated.
John Leskow
If anyon can help me answer this it would be greatly appreciated.
John Leskow
Friday, October 10, 2008
October 10th
Today we got our Toulmin model quizzes back:
----We should keep them to figure out what we did wrong and what we need to do to know it.
----Should know it, expected to be able to use it.
Then we took quizzes on matching the pagan names of kids in our class.
Next we voted for a pagan name for Mr. Lazarow, it ended up:
Today we got our Toulmin model quizzes back:
----We should keep them to figure out what we did wrong and what we need to do to know it.
----Should know it, expected to be able to use it.
Then we took quizzes on matching the pagan names of kids in our class.
Next we voted for a pagan name for Mr. Lazarow, it ended up:
Bregonoth--- King of Boldness
Extra Credit Opportunity- Read the book, Grendel, by John Gardner, do some written work on it for extra credit.
Dan Beam
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
October 8th Class Notes
Today was about Beowulf because no one had questions about the college essay.
We recieved questions for the next section of Beowulf we are going to read, Beowulf vs. Grendel's mother.
We discussed more of the Grendel vs. Beowulf section:
What is the signifigance of taking an enemy's treasure, and why would he take Grendel's arm?
Taking treasures means that you have achieved victory, and the signifigance of taking Grendel's arm is that the Danes have been in Grendel's grip and taking his arm is to say Beowulf has freed them from his grip.
Why didn't the Danes ask for help in the 12 years it took Beowulf to arrive?
The Danes didn't ask for help because the Danes pride would be damaged and it would make them appear as weak, but the christian values would suggest you wouldn't have it solved unless you appealed to God for help.
How many men does Grendel kill the first night he attacks?
Grendel kills and eats 30 men the first night.
How many earriors go to help Hrothgar?
14 soldiers venture to help Hrothgar.
What is Hrothgar's queen significant?
The queen is the one who can express thanks to Beowulf, and makes him realize it is about responsbility and the people.
What is a Kenning?
Kennings are "fanciful metaphors" meaning that they substitute words such as:
Sword -> Warbiter
Ocean -> Whale road
the poets would do this in order to add diversity to the stories, these were also usually used with nonhuman things.
Apossitives are used to refer to people such as:
"Son of..."
"Thane of..."
"Hygelac -> Killer of Ungethes"
As Beowulf and his men venture to Grendel's mother what are the 2 stories/songs and what are their signifigance?
One is song is Sigemund which has to do with a dragon slayer.
(Kerenal)
This is a tribute to Beowulf because he has just slayed a monster, and it foreshadows that the end Beowulf will fight a dragon.
The is stoy titled Fight at Finnsberg that has to do with someone else or a group of others...
-Richard Basiaga
We recieved questions for the next section of Beowulf we are going to read, Beowulf vs. Grendel's mother.
We discussed more of the Grendel vs. Beowulf section:
What is the signifigance of taking an enemy's treasure, and why would he take Grendel's arm?
Taking treasures means that you have achieved victory, and the signifigance of taking Grendel's arm is that the Danes have been in Grendel's grip and taking his arm is to say Beowulf has freed them from his grip.
Why didn't the Danes ask for help in the 12 years it took Beowulf to arrive?
The Danes didn't ask for help because the Danes pride would be damaged and it would make them appear as weak, but the christian values would suggest you wouldn't have it solved unless you appealed to God for help.
How many men does Grendel kill the first night he attacks?
Grendel kills and eats 30 men the first night.
How many earriors go to help Hrothgar?
14 soldiers venture to help Hrothgar.
What is Hrothgar's queen significant?
The queen is the one who can express thanks to Beowulf, and makes him realize it is about responsbility and the people.
What is a Kenning?
Kennings are "fanciful metaphors" meaning that they substitute words such as:
Sword -> Warbiter
Ocean -> Whale road
the poets would do this in order to add diversity to the stories, these were also usually used with nonhuman things.
Apossitives are used to refer to people such as:
"Son of..."
"Thane of..."
"Hygelac -> Killer of Ungethes"
As Beowulf and his men venture to Grendel's mother what are the 2 stories/songs and what are their signifigance?
One is song is Sigemund which has to do with a dragon slayer.
(Kerenal)
This is a tribute to Beowulf because he has just slayed a monster, and it foreshadows that the end Beowulf will fight a dragon.
The is stoy titled Fight at Finnsberg that has to do with someone else or a group of others...
-Richard Basiaga
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
College Essay
Hey guys, I was thinking about how Mr. Laz said we should take risks in the format of our essay, and I thought of this idea.. don't know how it could work but if it did I think it'd be pretty cool. If somehow you could get the initials for the school you are applying to say... Penn State (PSU) and you have parts of your essay written within each letter. I doubt this would work if you are emailing your essay, and I don't even know how you could do it, it may be a crazy idea and it sounded like a good idea when I thought of it. But there is not harm in throwing some ideas out there. Good luck with your essays.
- Brianna Lee
- Brianna Lee
Oct. 7 Class Notes
Today in class, Mr. Laz started off explaining that the college essay is due this Monday, Oct. 13th, and then continued on with last week's Beowulf lesson. I used my question packet for most of the notes I took.
Study questions: "The Feast at Heorot"
1) Who challenges Beowulf's heroic stature, and why?
Unferth. It would be rude for Hrothgar to do so in his own hall due to a belief of the Anglo-Saxon culture.
2) What event does he refer to, and why does he claim this to be proof of Beowulf's unworthiness?
He is referring to the Brecca vs. Beowulf race event. He claims this to be proof of his unworthiness because the race was very rash and foolish, done in both their youths.
3) How does Beowulf defend his actions?
Beowulf tells his legacy and his victory over sea monsters during his childhood race with Brecca.
4) What good for the tribe comes out of the competition?
Honor, greatness, and strength.
5) How does Beowulf turn the accusation of unworthiness around on his accuser?
Beowulf labels Unferth drunk and explains that he killed his own brother. Resulting for Beowulf from that argument was a highly guaranteed acceptance for the Danes because he proved himself very quick and intelligent for completely reversing the argument.
"The Fight with Grendel"
Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm and gives it to the Danes as a trophy. The symbolism that comes out of Grendel's death is that "evil destroys evil". Beowulf held Grendel's arm down until the monster eventually ripped it off itself.
By Mike Wall
Study questions: "The Feast at Heorot"
1) Who challenges Beowulf's heroic stature, and why?
Unferth. It would be rude for Hrothgar to do so in his own hall due to a belief of the Anglo-Saxon culture.
2) What event does he refer to, and why does he claim this to be proof of Beowulf's unworthiness?
He is referring to the Brecca vs. Beowulf race event. He claims this to be proof of his unworthiness because the race was very rash and foolish, done in both their youths.
3) How does Beowulf defend his actions?
Beowulf tells his legacy and his victory over sea monsters during his childhood race with Brecca.
4) What good for the tribe comes out of the competition?
Honor, greatness, and strength.
5) How does Beowulf turn the accusation of unworthiness around on his accuser?
Beowulf labels Unferth drunk and explains that he killed his own brother. Resulting for Beowulf from that argument was a highly guaranteed acceptance for the Danes because he proved himself very quick and intelligent for completely reversing the argument.
"The Fight with Grendel"
Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm and gives it to the Danes as a trophy. The symbolism that comes out of Grendel's death is that "evil destroys evil". Beowulf held Grendel's arm down until the monster eventually ripped it off itself.
By Mike Wall
Monday, October 6, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Old English Homework
On the third part of the homework, when we write the combined meaning, we write what it means, just change the ending so they match. Like Famous Spear instead of Fame Spear for Hrothgar, correct?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Remember the Titans Fits Mythic Hero Archetype
For all of the sports fans in the class I was trying to think of a good sports movie that we can relate to and make this confusing archetype easier to understand.
The hero (Denzel Washington) definitely comes from a mysterious background because he was one of the only colored coaches in the league and was trying to do the impossible (intergrate races). He was very different.
His weakness is his family. He would give up anything and everything to assure that his family is safe.
His path has many distractions in which he must overcome, but the goal is to have everyone on the team like each other and have a "family" bond with each other. And possibly win the championship.
The journey is filled with danger, because at that time, in the south, it was dangerous to be a colored man in a dominantly white neighborhood. He and his family were in danger, especially during the drive-by shooting at his home.
His companion is his assistant coach, he helps him get what he needs to make the journey possible. For example, their daughters become good friends.
The decent into darkness is when their star senior player gets into a car crash and is paralyzed. He comes out of the darkness with a passion to win for the injured player and he remains scared for life from the horrible accident.
After the team wins the championship game intergration in the south is not as uncommon as it was before. The team served as an example for the rest of the population of how blacks and whites can be friends.
If anyone has anything to add or argue with this let me know. I am pretty sure it is a good example of a mythic hero archetype.
John Leskow
The hero (Denzel Washington) definitely comes from a mysterious background because he was one of the only colored coaches in the league and was trying to do the impossible (intergrate races). He was very different.
His weakness is his family. He would give up anything and everything to assure that his family is safe.
His path has many distractions in which he must overcome, but the goal is to have everyone on the team like each other and have a "family" bond with each other. And possibly win the championship.
The journey is filled with danger, because at that time, in the south, it was dangerous to be a colored man in a dominantly white neighborhood. He and his family were in danger, especially during the drive-by shooting at his home.
His companion is his assistant coach, he helps him get what he needs to make the journey possible. For example, their daughters become good friends.
The decent into darkness is when their star senior player gets into a car crash and is paralyzed. He comes out of the darkness with a passion to win for the injured player and he remains scared for life from the horrible accident.
After the team wins the championship game intergration in the south is not as uncommon as it was before. The team served as an example for the rest of the population of how blacks and whites can be friends.
If anyone has anything to add or argue with this let me know. I am pretty sure it is a good example of a mythic hero archetype.
John Leskow
Monday, September 29, 2008
Class Notes 9/29
The Heroic Archetype - The Mythic Hero
8. A difference in the hero after the descent
Billy Saldutti
8. A difference in the hero after the descent
- The hero possesses new maturity and wisdom that were not the original object of the quest
- The other characters will never fully understand this new knowledge
9. The hero suffers a physical wound
- The hero may be wounded or even killed as part of the process of achieving the goal
- Hero does not view their suffering as important, compared with the value of their new knowledge
10. The hero's knowledge is brought back to the community
- The hero returns home, bearing new found wisdom in order to teach what they have learned (They become the guide)
- Or if the hero died while achieving the quest, the hero's companions return to carry on the legacy
Other Notes:
- A hero does not need all these traits, but adhere to them with minimum variation
Class Examples:
- The Patriot
- Spiderman
- I am Legend
- 300
- Troy
- Harry Potter
- Scarface
- The Godfather
- Dodgeball
Billy Saldutti
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Class Notes 9/26/08
Mr. Lazarow was absent from class today. We read Beowulf and worked on our study questions while discussing with each other what we thought on each question, and what we thought of Beowulf so far.
John Leskow
John Leskow
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Notes 9/25/08
Today Mr. Lazarow wasnt here. The substitute gave us a packet full of Beowulf questions and said if we could answer all of the questions, then we would do well on the Beowulf test. He also read a note that said to blog and discuss because Mr. Lazarow IS watching.
Kristian Mayer
Kristian Mayer
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Heroism
(Monday September 22 Notes)
Heroism:
Characteristics of a Hero?
-bravery
-selfless
-moral code
-opportunity
-strength [physical and emotional]
-determination, purpose, goal
- challenge (obstacle)
Types of Heroes:
-Doctors (Life-Savers)
-Armed Forces
- Firefighters
-Obama (Challenge-overcome adversity)
(Wednesday September 24 Notes)
Example of The Mythic Hero #1
Superman
Kal-El comes from planet Krypton, protects people of metropolis as "Superman." Earth's yellow sun endows his powers. Lives under identity of Clark Kent, mild mannered reporter for Daily Planet.
Batman
Bruce Wayne, Gotham City's billionaire playboy, psychologically scarred from witnessing parents murder. Night-stalking vigilante, Batman - The Dark Knight.
The Lone Ranger
Only survivor of ambushed Texas Rangers becomes mysterious Lone Ranger, wears black mask to hide his identity.
Blade
Pregnant mother attacked by a vampire, gave birth to half man half vampire, accepted by neither man nor vampire.
Angel
Cursed by a vengeful gypsy, vampire with a soul, loses soul when he has a moment of happiness.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy Summers, vampire slayer also known as the "Chosen One"
Luke Skywalker
Orphan, Lives with Aunt and Uncle, together they are moisture farmers, once Aunt and Uncle are killed Luke goes off on his own, becomes a Hero.
Huckleberry Finn
Poor, abandoned by alcoholic father, homeless
The "Threshold Guardian"
- hero from outside has no ties providing the freedom to act
- hero within a community must break those ties or have them broken (sometimes in brutal fashion) before acting
The Mythic Hero #2
- hero not invincible but not a fool
- hero always has a weakness
- hero may only have average intellect (thus will make mistakes)
- usually possesses great common sense
Weakness
- Achilles' heel
- Pinocchio and lying
- Indiana Jones and snakes
- Superman and krypotonite
- Batman and scarred psyche
- Luke Skywalker and young/inexperience
- Angel and no sunlight, can lose soul from experiencing happiness
"Common Sense"
Odysseus - "quick witted" able to make good decision under pressure
But foolish for taunting Cyclops - Cyclops calls upon Poseidon to prevent Odysseus's return home.
The Mythic Hero #3
- path not always clear, but there is a goal
- hero seeking something that isn't near home
- hero may know where they want to go but not how to get there
Examples:
Moses - 40 years to find promise land
Theseus - Center of Labyrinth
- may know the route but not the journey involved
Examples:
Yellow Brick Road (Wizard of Oz)
Mississippi River to Cairo (Huck Finn)
Death Star (Star Wars)
The Mythic Hero #4
- journey/quest filled with danger/loneliness/temptation
- hero in 'alien country' facing things and situations never before encountered
- burden of quest usually to abandon quest in order to relieve suffering (Frodo and the Ring)
The Mythic Hero #5
- often accompanied by friends/servants/disciples
- comrades along quest offset loneliness
- heighten hero's isolation because they don't always share sense of mission
- all hero's companions will fall away before final battle
The Mythic Hero #6
- there is a guide(s)
- once hero passes an initiatory test then guide is revealed
- revered but unlikely person, who offers advice/tools
- things offered ambiguously, meaning not spelled out for hero
- hero won't be warned of all dangers in order to force use of common sense
- guide will have connection with opposing forces
- always possess great power but not enough to defeat enemy
The Mythic Hero #7
- there is a descent into darkness
- can be literal or figurative, but will always prey upon fears of hero
- this is hero's lowest point: time to face greatest conflict in journey, ALONE
- victory is symbolized by return to light, cleansed, renewed (a rebirth of sorts)
Examples:
Huck Finn deciding to rescue Jim.
Pinocchio in belly of whale.
Holden Caufield coming out of mummy crypt.
Gunfight in High Noon / any other western.
The Mythic Hero #8
- difference in hero after descent
Heroism:
Characteristics of a Hero?
-bravery
-selfless
-moral code
-opportunity
-strength [physical and emotional]
-determination, purpose, goal
- challenge (obstacle)
Types of Heroes:
-Doctors (Life-Savers)
-Armed Forces
- Firefighters
-Obama (Challenge-overcome adversity)
(Wednesday September 24 Notes)
Example of The Mythic Hero #1
Superman
Kal-El comes from planet Krypton, protects people of metropolis as "Superman." Earth's yellow sun endows his powers. Lives under identity of Clark Kent, mild mannered reporter for Daily Planet.
Batman
Bruce Wayne, Gotham City's billionaire playboy, psychologically scarred from witnessing parents murder. Night-stalking vigilante, Batman - The Dark Knight.
The Lone Ranger
Only survivor of ambushed Texas Rangers becomes mysterious Lone Ranger, wears black mask to hide his identity.
Blade
Pregnant mother attacked by a vampire, gave birth to half man half vampire, accepted by neither man nor vampire.
Angel
Cursed by a vengeful gypsy, vampire with a soul, loses soul when he has a moment of happiness.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy Summers, vampire slayer also known as the "Chosen One"
Luke Skywalker
Orphan, Lives with Aunt and Uncle, together they are moisture farmers, once Aunt and Uncle are killed Luke goes off on his own, becomes a Hero.
Huckleberry Finn
Poor, abandoned by alcoholic father, homeless
The "Threshold Guardian"
- hero from outside has no ties providing the freedom to act
- hero within a community must break those ties or have them broken (sometimes in brutal fashion) before acting
The Mythic Hero #2
- hero not invincible but not a fool
- hero always has a weakness
- hero may only have average intellect (thus will make mistakes)
- usually possesses great common sense
Weakness
- Achilles' heel
- Pinocchio and lying
- Indiana Jones and snakes
- Superman and krypotonite
- Batman and scarred psyche
- Luke Skywalker and young/inexperience
- Angel and no sunlight, can lose soul from experiencing happiness
"Common Sense"
Odysseus - "quick witted" able to make good decision under pressure
But foolish for taunting Cyclops - Cyclops calls upon Poseidon to prevent Odysseus's return home.
The Mythic Hero #3
- path not always clear, but there is a goal
- hero seeking something that isn't near home
- hero may know where they want to go but not how to get there
Examples:
Moses - 40 years to find promise land
Theseus - Center of Labyrinth
- may know the route but not the journey involved
Examples:
Yellow Brick Road (Wizard of Oz)
Mississippi River to Cairo (Huck Finn)
Death Star (Star Wars)
The Mythic Hero #4
- journey/quest filled with danger/loneliness/temptation
- hero in 'alien country' facing things and situations never before encountered
- burden of quest usually to abandon quest in order to relieve suffering (Frodo and the Ring)
The Mythic Hero #5
- often accompanied by friends/servants/disciples
- comrades along quest offset loneliness
- heighten hero's isolation because they don't always share sense of mission
- all hero's companions will fall away before final battle
The Mythic Hero #6
- there is a guide(s)
- once hero passes an initiatory test then guide is revealed
- revered but unlikely person, who offers advice/tools
- things offered ambiguously, meaning not spelled out for hero
- hero won't be warned of all dangers in order to force use of common sense
- guide will have connection with opposing forces
- always possess great power but not enough to defeat enemy
The Mythic Hero #7
- there is a descent into darkness
- can be literal or figurative, but will always prey upon fears of hero
- this is hero's lowest point: time to face greatest conflict in journey, ALONE
- victory is symbolized by return to light, cleansed, renewed (a rebirth of sorts)
Examples:
Huck Finn deciding to rescue Jim.
Pinocchio in belly of whale.
Holden Caufield coming out of mummy crypt.
Gunfight in High Noon / any other western.
The Mythic Hero #8
- difference in hero after descent
Brianna Lee
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday September 23 Notes
The Mythic Hero Archetype
-Archetype
Important note: Many archetypes come in twos, or dichotomous pairs
Susan Kim
-Archetype
- Formed by repeated experiences in the lives of our ancestors
- Inherited in the "collective unconscious" of the human race
- Often exposed in myth, religion, dreams, and fantasies, as well as in literature
- Can be a character type, plot pattern, or description
- Recurs frequently in literature and folklore
- Thought to evoke profound emotional responses in the reader because it resonates with an image already existing in the mind
- Karl Jung (pronounced "yong") believed certain subconscious psychological urges and instincts manifests themselves in fantasies and reveal their presence through symbolic motifs
- These "forms or images ... occur practically all over the world as constituents of myth"
- As the forms rise out of the unconscious mind in dreams and myths, archetypes might appear as characters - princesses, knights, dragons, wizards, and fools
- Or they may show up as archetypal images - a sequence of events, a certain kind of place, or a talismanic object
- In the stories that speak to us most deeply, these elements remain remarkably constant. For example, the activities, communications, and adventures in which the mythic hero participates
Important note: Many archetypes come in twos, or dichotomous pairs
- Sun and water - Both the sun and water exist constantly for all civilizations and has remained an important symbol throughout history. They may not represent the same things between cultures and time, but the fact that they were used as symbols is significant
- Journey/Quest
- Rite of passage
- Loss of/Search for Eden (aka paradise)
- Growth through conflict
- Nature/life cycle
- Religion (the search for God or personal code)
- Reconciliation of opposites
- -love/hate
- -heaven/hell
- -alienation/redemption
- -male/female
- The hero has an obscure/mysterious background
- The hero is either someone from outside a community
- Or from within a community, but possesses a hidden difference, often not known to the hero. Usually, someone else has to point out this difference.
Susan Kim
Monday, September 22, 2008
Question of Character
For anyone who has started to read Beowulf...Does anyone know who the author is refering to on page 9 lines 86-98? Who is the powerful demon? Who is the Almighty?
If anyone can figure it out let me know.
John Leskow
If anyone can figure it out let me know.
John Leskow
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday September, 19 Notes
Went over the homework reviewing the “Toulmin Sentence” with the claim (sweetened soft drinks should be removed from the schools vending machines) that was given to the class for homework.
Claim-Sweetened soft drinks should be removed from the school's vending machines"
Support-we’re seeing increased obesity among teens in our school
Warrant-sweetened soft drinks lead to fat teens
Backing-Obesity leads to heart disease and diabetes
Qualifier- upon administrator approval
Reservation-sweetened foods should be available for people who need it in an emergency, like diabetics
Rebuttal-teens should be encouraged to take responsibility for their own health and make their own decisions
-Forms the basis of the essay
We then did more practice with the “Toulmin Sentence”, but we had to create our own with the claim given to us.
More Practice
Claim-Students who work hard in high school do better in college
Support-
Warrant-
Backing-
Qualifier
Reservation-
Rebuttal-
Laz then said it is a good idea to write down the Toulmin Model briefly on a note card, laminate it and put it in your binder so you will have a reminder on how to use the “Toulmin Sentence”.
Homework for Monday
-Write a “Toulmin Sentence” for the following claims:
“Faux news programs (e.g. “The Daily Show”) are a great addition to television.”
“The US should (get out of/stay in) Iraq.”
There also will be a quiz on Monday on the Toulmin Model.
-Matt Frank
Claim-Sweetened soft drinks should be removed from the school's vending machines"
Support-we’re seeing increased obesity among teens in our school
Warrant-sweetened soft drinks lead to fat teens
Backing-Obesity leads to heart disease and diabetes
Qualifier- upon administrator approval
Reservation-sweetened foods should be available for people who need it in an emergency, like diabetics
Rebuttal-teens should be encouraged to take responsibility for their own health and make their own decisions
-Forms the basis of the essay
We then did more practice with the “Toulmin Sentence”, but we had to create our own with the claim given to us.
More Practice
Claim-Students who work hard in high school do better in college
Support-
Warrant-
Backing-
Qualifier
Reservation-
Rebuttal-
Laz then said it is a good idea to write down the Toulmin Model briefly on a note card, laminate it and put it in your binder so you will have a reminder on how to use the “Toulmin Sentence”.
Homework for Monday
-Write a “Toulmin Sentence” for the following claims:
“Faux news programs (e.g. “The Daily Show”) are a great addition to television.”
“The US should (get out of/stay in) Iraq.”
There also will be a quiz on Monday on the Toulmin Model.
-Matt Frank
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Thursday, September 18 Notes
Be ready to read the poem Beowulf next week. We will being a powerpoint on it. Look up some background information online.
Rebuttal (continued)
-when the writer contrasts their position with the opposing arguments, the writer clarifies - for their readers as well as themselves! - the position for which they are arguing.
Dealing with Rebuttal
Tactic #1: Strategic Concession
-acknowledge some of the opposition argument's merits - but reject it overall
-this may mean accepting or incorporating some components of an authors, while rejecting other parts
Tactic #2:Refutation
-show important weaknesses and short comings in an opponent's position that demonstrate their argument must be rejected in its entirety
Tactic #3: Demonstration of Irrelevance
-opposing views, while perhaps valid in certain respects, do not in fact meet the criteria of relevance that define the issue
-it's worth mentioning that any rebuttal is an argument in itself, and thus may include its own claim, grounds, warrant, backing, qualifier, and rebuttal
-thus a writer presenting an argument can seek both possible rebuttals, rebuttals to the rebuttals,... and so on.
Puttin' It Together
-meet your new prewriting organizer: the "Toulmin Sentence"
-because (grounds), therefore, or so (qualifier?) (claim), since (warrant), because, or on account of (backing), unless (reservation).
Example
claim- people should wear seatbelts
support- there is a high rate of serious injury in accidents when seatbelts are not worn
warrant- serious injury should be avoided
backing- serious injury is costly, painful, and dangerous
qualifier- typically
reservation- seatbelts should not be worn in cases where they may be dangerous, like on small children
rebuttal- there is a high rate of serious injury when seatbelts are worn
(Toulmin Sentence)
Because their is a high rate of serious injury in accidents when seatbelts are not worn, typically, people should wear seatbelts, since serious injury should be avoided because it can be costly, painful and dangerous unless there is a situation where they may be dangerous, like on small children. While some may say there is a high rate of serious injury when seatbelts are worn, such as when the car goes underwater or catches fire, having a device to cut the seatbelt is better than not wearing a seatbelt at all.
Rebuttal (continued)
-when the writer contrasts their position with the opposing arguments, the writer clarifies - for their readers as well as themselves! - the position for which they are arguing.
Dealing with Rebuttal
Tactic #1: Strategic Concession
-acknowledge some of the opposition argument's merits - but reject it overall
-this may mean accepting or incorporating some components of an authors, while rejecting other parts
Tactic #2:Refutation
-show important weaknesses and short comings in an opponent's position that demonstrate their argument must be rejected in its entirety
Tactic #3: Demonstration of Irrelevance
-opposing views, while perhaps valid in certain respects, do not in fact meet the criteria of relevance that define the issue
-it's worth mentioning that any rebuttal is an argument in itself, and thus may include its own claim, grounds, warrant, backing, qualifier, and rebuttal
-thus a writer presenting an argument can seek both possible rebuttals, rebuttals to the rebuttals,... and so on.
Puttin' It Together
-meet your new prewriting organizer: the "Toulmin Sentence"
-because (grounds), therefore, or so (qualifier?) (claim), since (warrant), because, or on account of (backing), unless (reservation).
Example
claim- people should wear seatbelts
support- there is a high rate of serious injury in accidents when seatbelts are not worn
warrant- serious injury should be avoided
backing- serious injury is costly, painful, and dangerous
qualifier- typically
reservation- seatbelts should not be worn in cases where they may be dangerous, like on small children
rebuttal- there is a high rate of serious injury when seatbelts are worn
(Toulmin Sentence)
Because their is a high rate of serious injury in accidents when seatbelts are not worn, typically, people should wear seatbelts, since serious injury should be avoided because it can be costly, painful and dangerous unless there is a situation where they may be dangerous, like on small children. While some may say there is a high rate of serious injury when seatbelts are worn, such as when the car goes underwater or catches fire, having a device to cut the seatbelt is better than not wearing a seatbelt at all.
Home Work
write a Toulmin Sentence for the following claim:
"Sweetened soft drinks should be removed from the school's vending machines"
-Joe Forline
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday, Sept. 17 Notes
Today Beowulf was given out and Mr. Laz said we should start reading some of it to get an idea what it's going to be like (he said the intro helps). He also said how you can submit your literary bio by e-mailing stoll@rowan.edu and call it your "literary biography" and get a permission slip in a return e-mail so the college can use it.
Qualifier Notes
- Because arguments are not expected to show 100% certainty, qualifiers state the degree of probability that the claim has.
- They specify the self imposed limits of the claim by establishing conditionality.
- Qualifying words (like sometimes, maybe, might, many, few, possibly and probably) show that the argument is not true 100% of the time.
- Qualifying words can make arguments stronger by giving a degree of flexibility.
- Words like always and never are dangerous because they establish !00% certainty which is most likely not true.
Example: CLAIM: Hearing aids help people hear better.
CLAIM + QUALIFIER: Hearing aids help most people hear better.
- The audience recognizes the claim is not true 100% so the audience can agree easier.
Reservation
- The reservation recognizes that the claim could be wrong, giving the audience less reason to argue.
Example: CLAIM: Hearing aids do no harm to ears.
CLAIM + RESERVATION: Unless there is evidence to the contrary, hearing aids do no harm to ears.
Rebuttal
- The rebuttal acknowledges exceptions or limitations in the argument, and admits where the argument would not hold.
- It answers the question "What are the other possible views on this issue?"
- Academic arguments often include discussions of possible objections and counterarguments to the position being advanced because arguments normally take place where competing positions exist.
- In order to engage in an argument, the writer must be aware of the audiences pre-existing beliefs and opinions because that is the basis that the writer will build a claim and defense.
- Dealing with counterarguments and objections is a key part of building, refining, and analyzing arguments.
- The rebuttal demonstrates that the author is aware of competing viewpoints, showing that your are fair instead of biased, making it easier for the audience to be persuaded.
- It also shows that you gave careful thought about how your audience was going to respond by anticipating their responses and eliminating counterarguments.
- When a writer contrasts their position with opposing viewpoints, the writer clarifies the argument for the reader and themselves.
- Paul Derickson
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Heres the GraphMore Notes!!
Backing-Provides additional justification for the warrant especially if it might be viewed as questionable? It also provides evidence in the form of questions-- to support the type of reasoning employed
example
Claim- You should use a hearing aid.
Grounds-You've been having more trouble hearing lately, and over 70% of people over the age of 65 have hearing difficulty.
Warrant-Many hearing aid user say it helps them to hear better.(generalization)
Backing- Hearing aids are conveniently avaiable( another generalization, but from a different angle)
The Qualifier
-Arguments are not expected to demonstrate certainties! they can usually only establish probabilities.
Sean Bronczyk
Word Count Controversy
Does anyone remember the number of words over/under 650 that Mr. Lazarow said would be acceptable?
John Leskow
John Leskow
Class Notes
Well the classed started with some questions about the essay which is due TOMORROW. Then Mr. Laz told us that we were going to read Beowulf. He said that you need to buy the book at once. A good translator of the poem is Seamus Heaney.
Causal
-Don't mix up causation with correlation.
-because 2 events have a relationship does not necessarily dictate that the relationship is a causal
example --"Wow! That recent increase in local births coincides precisely with a sudden number
kids in the schools"
-Don't fall afoul of post hoc, ergo propter hoc.(literary utter the fact, therefore because of the fact)
-Chanticleer Fallacy-French fable about a crow, crowing because the sun to goes up
-Baby- i kicked and got milk, I kicked again and i got more milk.
-College Administrator- our news letter is a big success! after the first publication the alumni giving went up.
ETHOS
-Does a person/text"X" constitute an authoritative source on the issue in question?
-ex. Michel Phelps is an authority in the swimming world. But he isn't in the world of the life on other planets.
-what political ideological or economic interest does the authority have?
-is the authorities likely to agree with your issue?
Argument from Principle
-locate a principle that is widely regarded as valid and showing that a situation exists in which this principle applies
-Law in Diminishing Returns
-McDonald's example.
- You can have a hamburger for 10 cents at McDonald's. By the 4 one you don't feel so good and by the 5 you don't want anymore.
Evaluation
-is the principle widely accurate
-does it accurately apply to the situation in question?
-are there commonly agreed on exceptions?
-Are there "rival" principles that lead to a different claim?
-Are the practical consequences following the principles sufficiently desirable.
2Nd Triad
Backing
Qualifier
Rebuttal
to be continued...
Sean Bronczyk
Well the classed started with some questions about the essay which is due TOMORROW. Then Mr. Laz told us that we were going to read Beowulf. He said that you need to buy the book at once. A good translator of the poem is Seamus Heaney.
Causal
-Don't mix up causation with correlation.
-because 2 events have a relationship does not necessarily dictate that the relationship is a causal
example --"Wow! That recent increase in local births coincides precisely with a sudden number
kids in the schools"
-Don't fall afoul of post hoc, ergo propter hoc.(literary utter the fact, therefore because of the fact)
-Chanticleer Fallacy-French fable about a crow, crowing because the sun to goes up
-Baby- i kicked and got milk, I kicked again and i got more milk.
-College Administrator- our news letter is a big success! after the first publication the alumni giving went up.
ETHOS
-Does a person/text"X" constitute an authoritative source on the issue in question?
-ex. Michel Phelps is an authority in the swimming world. But he isn't in the world of the life on other planets.
-what political ideological or economic interest does the authority have?
-is the authorities likely to agree with your issue?
Argument from Principle
-locate a principle that is widely regarded as valid and showing that a situation exists in which this principle applies
-Law in Diminishing Returns
-McDonald's example.
- You can have a hamburger for 10 cents at McDonald's. By the 4 one you don't feel so good and by the 5 you don't want anymore.
Evaluation
-is the principle widely accurate
-does it accurately apply to the situation in question?
-are there commonly agreed on exceptions?
-Are there "rival" principles that lead to a different claim?
-Are the practical consequences following the principles sufficiently desirable.
2Nd Triad
Backing
Qualifier
Rebuttal
to be continued...
Sean Bronczyk
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