Unit 2 - The Middle Ages
Unit 2 - The Middle Ages
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Unit 2A - Summary
Get ready to uncover the secrets of art and literature and how they reflect the society they come from. We're diving into the English Middle Ages, a time filled with epic tales and hidden meanings! Picture this: a whole new social order called feudalism. It's like a power structure that defined how people related to each other. You've got the clergy, the fancy landowners, the noble warriors, and the hardworking peasants. It's a wild mix of social classes, each with their own role and principles. But here's the cool part: the literature from that time didn't just describe this medieval world, it straight-up roasted it! Take Geoffrey Chaucer, for example. He wrote The Canterbury Tales and used humor to make fun of the rich and their silly antics. It was like a mic-drop moment for the wealthier social classes! And then we've got Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This story celebrated the legendary King Arthur and his knights, who were all about chivalry and courtly love. It's like a big high-five to the heroes of old!
So, if you're up for a mind-blowing adventure into the past, where art and society collide, this unit is your golden ticket! Let's journey back in time and unravel the mysteries of the English Middle Ages together!
So, if you're up for a mind-blowing adventure into the past, where art and society collide, this unit is your golden ticket! Let's journey back in time and unravel the mysteries of the English Middle Ages together!
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