The, Or The Nightingale, By Marie De France - 1471 Words

The definition of a classic is a hotly debated topic in literature. For literature a classic has to have certain characteristics to make is a classic; such as it must stand the test of time, have a universal appeal, and make connections with the audience. Laustic, or the Nightingale, by Marie De France is a classic in its own right due to the fact that students are still reading the literary work that it creates a lasting impression on the reader. Marie De France, author of Laustic, created a memorable and complex courtly love triangle that is dynamic when analyzing essential elements, such as irony, understatement, spirituality, and symbolism. In the story, Laustic or the Nightingale, Marie de France manipulates similarity and contract to produce a more intense and stimulating story. Marie introduces her story by describing the two young knights, who â€Å"had strong house† and â€Å"from the goodness of the two barons the city acquired a good name (De France, 11-12).† Marie depicted the husband and the neighbor, or soon to be lover, very much alike as to show the audience that they are equals, socio-economically and morally (Murray). The similarity between the two characters add an element of relatability because the â€Å"wife essentially falls in love with the same man all over again (Murray).† Marie then uses contrast by detailing the husband’s change of character from the beginning of the story to the end. From the introduction of Laustic the author emphasizes the good nature of theShow MoreRelatedComparison Between Antigone And Sophocle804 Words   |  4 Pagesâ€Å"I love no woman, for love is a serious business, not a jest.† (Marie de France). The poet Marie de France speaks of how love is a serious business, and in a sense she is right. In most ancient times, the husbands of women do not usually love their wives so much that they would treat them equally. The play, Antigone, by the playwright Sophocles is about a young lady named Antigone who attempts to bury her brother, because the king, Creon, doesn’t want to allow a traitor to be buried. When she managesRead MoreAnimal Symbology in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and the Lais785 Words   |  4 PagesIn Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and the Lais of Marie de France, the authors use animals as metaphors for human actions, and as characters. By analyzing the use of these animals, we are able to explore the meaning the authors were trying to communicate through specific scenes. The Book of Beasts, a translation by T.H. White (1984 ed.), provides a medieval standpoint when analyzing the use of anim als in the Lais and in Gawain. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, there is specific use of threeRead MoreEssay on Attitudes Toward Love in French literature838 Words   |  4 PagesPeriod in France lasted seven centuries and encompassed a society with very strict rules. Marriage oftentimes was based on wealth, while love was considered a fleeting emotion that could not be a basis of life. In stories, such as The Lay of the Nightingale, Marie de France, the writer, gives a glimpse into an unhappy marriage, in which the lady had to marry an older lord, even though she was in love with another knight and yearned to be with him. Their love, symbolized by the nightingale, is controlledRead MoreThe Nature Of Love And Relationships Across The Many Works We Studied For This Course1942 Words   |  8 Pagestype of love. Counter-culture to the times in which these stories were written, this type of love is driven by the woman. She initiates the contact with the love interest and she kind of has the upper hand in the r elationship. For example, in Marie de Frances Lanvil, the main character is summonsed by a lady to come to her pavilion. Once there, she proceeds to tell him: â€Å"sweet love, because of you I have come from my land; I came to seek you from far away†¦for I love you more than anything† (MartinRead MoreArt History Study Guide3003 Words   |  13 Pagesand Spain (15th century) * Northern Renaissance France * Fouquet, Jean – Etienne Chevalier and St. Stephens/ Virgin and Child, Melun Diptych * Limbourg Brothers – Tres Riches Heures of the Duc de Berry * Flanders * Bosch, Hieronymus –Garden of Earthly Delights, Creation of Eve, Hell * Bouts, Dirk –Wrongful Execution of the Count; Justice of Otto III * Broederlam, Melchoir –Retable de Champmol Annunciation/Visitation/Presentation/ FlightRead MoreManagement Course: Mba−10 General Management215330 Words   |  862 PagesPersonnel Long-term employees develop skills that can improve organizational efï ¬ ciency. Subordination of Individual Interests to the Common Interest Employees should understand how their performance affects the performance of the whole organization. Esprit de Corps Managers should encourage the development of shared feelings of comradeship, enthusiasm, or devotion to a common cause. Fayol also pointed out that when organizations are split into different departments or functions, each with its own hierarchy