Transcript of English literature 2011
- 1. FlytingBrittanica defines flyting as a contestconsisting of
the exchange of insults, oftenconducted in verse, between two
parties.
- 2. Lets look at some examples of flyting in early drama: The
Tavern Scene in Henry IV: Harry and Falstaff enterinto a
role-playing exchange, comically hurling insults ateach other.
Beowulf: In part 8, the Danish warrior Uniforth callsBeowulf a
boastful fool and taunts him for losing aswimming match. Beowulf
responds with his owninsults. The Flyting of Dumbar and Kennedie an
early Scottishpoem with two poets trading insults
- 3. Now lets look at somemodern examples of flyting:
- 4. Those are examples offlyting with dialogue. Letslook at
possible flyting in other forms:
- 5. Kid-Friendly Flyting:
- 6. Flyting is a very effectivedramatic tool that can betraced
through manycultures and still seentoday.
- 7. Whether it is used as abreak in more serious action or a
reinforcement of atheme, there is no doubtthat flyting is just
plain fun!