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The Medieval Period
The Middle Ages/Middle English1066 - 1485
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The Normans(“north men”)
Originally from Northern Europe (like Danes)Settled in NormandyAdopted French waysWm. intros French ways to England 1066 – Old English changes to Middle English!!!
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Feudalism
Political & economic systemBased on hierarchy of powerKing owned all land¼ to king¼ to churchRest to loyal nobles (“barons”)in return for pay or warriors (“knights”)
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Thus, the social ladder:
KingsBaronsKnights
Serfs – conquered Anglo-Saxons; peasants bound to land they couldn’t own
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Protecting Norman interests
Barons build castles to dominate countryside & defend the realmCathedrals & abbeys erected (see pamphlet)
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Power struggles
1135 Wm.’s son Henry I diesViolent struggle between daughter Matilda & nephew Stephen1154 – Matilda’s son Henry Plantagenet takes throne (Henry II) – great memorable leader
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Eleanor of Aquitaine
Most powerful woman of 12th c.Former French queenVast landholdings in France as part of her dowryBrought to England “chivalry”: code of honor to govern knightly behavior, to honor & protect ladies, & go on holy quests (see purple text p. 209)
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Thomas a Becket
Henry II’s friendAppointed to Archbishop of Canterbury Criticized for favoring church interests over crownMurdered by Henry’s knightsHenry proclaims innocence and reconciles w/churchBecket declared a saint, shrine built
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Richard the Lion-hearted
Henry II’s sonSpent most of 10-yr. reign fighting in Crusades in FranceBrother John (villain of Robin Hood legends) plotted against himDies and John becomes king
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John
Royal treasury goes bankrupt by overseas warfareMust sign the Magna Carta – limits royal authority; gives more power to barons; early step to democracyEventually parliaments are formed – councils of barons but later to include commoners as well
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Which Big Hair Band sang it anyway?
“Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing”
-Aerosmith
“Never Say Goodbye”
- Bon Jovi
“Love Bites”
- Def Leppard
“Home Sweet Home”
- Motley Crue
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Which Big Hair Band sang it anyway?
“Patience”
- Guns and Roses
“Is This Love?”
- Whitesnake
“Keep on Lovin You”
- REO Speedwagon
“Every Rose Has Its Thorn”
- Poison
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Ballads
songs that tell storiesPopular in England & ScotlandLoved by the commoners, particularly the illiterateAbout ordinary peoplePassed on orallyMost were anonymous; not written down ‘til 18th c.
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Ballads, cont’d.
Focus on a single incidentPopular subjects: tragic love, domestic conflict, crime, war, & shipwreckSome tragic; others comedicDeal with everyday life & problems
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Poetic devices
Stanzas are quatrains (?)Rhyme scheme of abcbRhythm (1st & 3rd lines – 4 stressed syllables; 2nd & 4th – 3 stressed)DialogueRepetition of letters (alliteration), words, & phrases
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn
I could’ve spent another night If I’d known what to sayInstead of makin’ loveWe both made our separate ways.