I do agree with the author of the article's view of the Night's character. In The Canterbury Tales, the Knight is a character who is all about chivalry, honor, truth, wisdom, and helping those who are weaker than he is.
While reading the tale, I felt as though his main character, Theseus, was a reflection of himself. I get this impression because both Theseus and the Knight fought in many epic battles, and have both traveled the world. Both characters also live and love strictly by the code of chivilary. As the tale progresses, I feel as though the characters, Arcite and Palamon, were created to highlight the achievements and mannerisms of Theseus and the Knight, himself. This could be true because both Arcite and Palamon, are prisioners who argue, and eventually fight, for the love of Emily. ( A woman who has never even spoken a word to the men!) They treat Emily like she is property. Arcite and Palamon, show no hints of chivalry whatsoever.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
The Canterbury Tales
Do you think the majority of people in monogamous marriages/relationships are faithful to their partner? What percentage of people do you think cheat or have affairs? Does this vary by age group or societal status or class? Explain.
The majority of peole today have many different views on how they handle being in a monogomous relationship. It all depends on how they stand in their religious views, how they have been brought up to treat the opposite sex, and how high their maturity level is when entering the relationship.
I believe that the percentage of people that cheat or have affairs is fairly high. There are so many new ways to communicate weather it being via: email, text, any instant messaging program, social networking sites, cell phones...ect. The list could go on. With the new ways of reaching new people the chances of meeting a person, or getting to know someone better behind a significant other's back, is highly possible.
It all comes down to the age, social class, and status of a couple that determines the likelyhood of their marriage surviving. New, young, couples are probably more at risk for having an unsuccessful marriage than a wealthy couple who is older. They say "I do" but have no idea what they are getting themselves into. Because they are not yet established, money becomes a problem, and the shape that the economy is in, must put a lot of stress on these young couples who are trying to make ends meet. Technology also becomes a factor. Because let's face it, most older people are not as technologically advanced as those who have grown up with using the new technology advances. If one can resist the temptations of new communication, then cheating will not be a problem.
The majority of peole today have many different views on how they handle being in a monogomous relationship. It all depends on how they stand in their religious views, how they have been brought up to treat the opposite sex, and how high their maturity level is when entering the relationship.
I believe that the percentage of people that cheat or have affairs is fairly high. There are so many new ways to communicate weather it being via: email, text, any instant messaging program, social networking sites, cell phones...ect. The list could go on. With the new ways of reaching new people the chances of meeting a person, or getting to know someone better behind a significant other's back, is highly possible.
It all comes down to the age, social class, and status of a couple that determines the likelyhood of their marriage surviving. New, young, couples are probably more at risk for having an unsuccessful marriage than a wealthy couple who is older. They say "I do" but have no idea what they are getting themselves into. Because they are not yet established, money becomes a problem, and the shape that the economy is in, must put a lot of stress on these young couples who are trying to make ends meet. Technology also becomes a factor. Because let's face it, most older people are not as technologically advanced as those who have grown up with using the new technology advances. If one can resist the temptations of new communication, then cheating will not be a problem.
If you lived during Medieval times, what role do you think you would have played? In what occupation/trade might you have worked? Explain your decision.
Being a female during the Medieval times did not offer many opportunities for a career. I would most likely end up being a wife and have kids at a very young age. But regaurdless, I would want to be a physician. In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer describes the doctor as not one who has a degree in medicine, but one who follows the stars. Living in a time when technology was nonexistent, there wouldn't be much to do except study what's around you. I find stars and astrology very interesting, so I would not following a career like the physician described in The Canterbury Tales.
Being a female during the Medieval times did not offer many opportunities for a career. I would most likely end up being a wife and have kids at a very young age. But regaurdless, I would want to be a physician. In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer describes the doctor as not one who has a degree in medicine, but one who follows the stars. Living in a time when technology was nonexistent, there wouldn't be much to do except study what's around you. I find stars and astrology very interesting, so I would not following a career like the physician described in The Canterbury Tales.
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