by | Jun 18, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Literature
Depiction of gender stereotypes in Arthurian Lore
I had no idea that the tales of Arthur and his knights of the round table were so extensive, having only been exposed to Arthurian lore through modern film and television. I initially found the Old English vocabulary quite difficult to follow, but eventually was able to read between the lines so to speak.
Once again, the depiction of men and different is like the mythological tales of different eras we have already covered. The events leading up to Arthurs conception and birth begin with a powerful man, Uther Pendragon lusting after another mans wife. Rightfully so, the Dukes wife Ingraine refuses to lay with Uther and counsels her husband that they should flee to protect her honor (Malory, 33). This invokes the wrath of Uther, and he sets out to make war with the Duke. Ultimately, through some clever magic, Ingraine is tricked into sleeping with Uther, believing him to be her husband the Duke. This shows woman being portrayed as mere sexual objects for the desires of powerful men who abuse their power.
The conception of Galahad plays out in a similar fashion, but I noticed some differences regarding the portrayal of men and woman. King Pelles desired that Lancelot should have sex with his daughter Elaine, that he may begat a child upon her. And fain would King Pelles have found the mean to have had Sir Launcelot to have lain by his daughter, fair Elaine. (Malory, 501). The subtle difference I noticed here was King Pelles was counselled by another woman in how to achieve his aims of Lancelot impregnating his daughter Elaine. The Dame Brisen came forward to explain that Lancelot only loved Guenever and for him to sleep with Elaine he would have to believe it was in fact Guenever (Malory, 502). And so it came to pass that Lancelot was fooled into sleeping with Elaine, believing it was Guenever. Upon waking and discovering the ruse, he was furious and shameful, and desired to murder Elaine for her deception.
Much of the Arthurian tales depict men as having to overcome great battles and earn honor and praise through their heroic deeds, waited upon hand and foot by their many maidens, while the woman are portrayed as mere pawns. Of course, many of these battles are fought over woman. One could argue that this portrays woman as the root cause of all war and conflict.
WORKS CITED
Malory, Thomas. Le Morte d’Arthur. Oxford University Press, 2008.
by | Jun 17, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Literature
Discuss the impact of the two types of methodologies on the study. In your opinion, why did the researchers choose to use both qualitative and quantitative research? What are the benefits of using both? What are the drawbacks of using both? Explain your reasoning.
by | Jun 17, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Literature
For this assignment, you will compose a draft introduction to your final project research proposal based on one of the research topic ideas you shared in the Module One discussion. The introduction must include an overview of the research topic and problem statement. Then you will describe the purpose of the study and develop a research question articulating this purpose.
by | Jun 16, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Literature
The impact the daguerreotype had on the middle class cannot be overstated. Before the nineteenth century only the wealthy had the means to commemorate their likeness. The daguerreotype was the great equalizer. For the first time, everyday people could now make their own visual history. In our age of smart phones, social media and selfies, it is difficult to imagine what it must have been like to have an image of oneself, one’s family, dog, vacation. Can you imagine being able to have your very first portrait taken? What are your thoughts and opinions on that? Spend some time looking at daguerreotypes and choose an image that is fascinating to you and copy and paste it into your post. What do you think the image says about the person in it? Would you have liked to know them? Do you think they are different than you? What would you imagine their interests, lives etc. would be like?
We take so many pictures of ourselves for everyone to see in an instant. What is your favorite picture of yourself and why? Where are you and what are you doing wearing, etc. Is it difficult to choose just one? If possible include it in the discussion.
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Julia Margaret Cameron famously made portraits that were slightly out of focus. Did her approach help or hinder portraiture?
Also – if you were to have a carte-de-visite created for yourself what would it look like, what would you be wearing, what type of clothing, furniture and props would you include?
by | Jun 16, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Literature
First, summarize Jacob Lawrence’s works, style, and inspirations in a thesis statement. Next, in approximately 400 words, identify one major painting, drawing, or print by Jacob Lawrence and discuss the work’s visual characteristics using the DICP method explained in your Writing Skills Development portion of Module 1. (DICP stands for Description, Iconography, Context, and Point of View.) especially regarding how Lawrence used the elements of art and principles of design in his art. Then, in another approximately 400 words, explain how Jacob Lawrence’s works tell personal stories about the era in which he lived. Base your summary on information you have found from the recommended sites as well as those you’ve found on your own. How did the political and social climate of the time in which he worked affect his subjects and the manner in which he designed, composed, and painted them? Finally, conclude by explaining what you first thought of Lawrence’s art and how your opinion was altered by what your research and newly discovered historical, cultural, and compositional contexts revealed.
by | Jun 16, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Literature
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Free will versus fate is a theme visible right from the beginning of the play by Christopher Marlowe, The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus.. It starts with Faustus contemplating his area of study. To practice magic and concealed arts: Yet not your words only, but mine own fantasy, That will receive no object; for my head But ruminates on necromantic skill. Philosophy is odious and obscure; Both law and physic are for petty wits; Divinity is basest of the three, Unpleasant, harsh, contemptible, and vile: Tis magic, magic, that hath ravishd me (Marlowe). From this moment at the start of the play, we can see that Faustus does, in fact, utilize free will. He makes it clear at this point that he is unwavering in his decision to choose his next steps by gallivanting toward magic over the other mentioned studies. However, these choices Faustus makes lead him to lose his free will at the hands of Lucifer. Free will shifts to fate in this story after Faustus signs his soul over to the devil. The devil will come, and Faustus must be damnd. O, Ill leap up to my God!Who pulls me down? See, see, where Christs blood streams in the firmament! One drop would save my soul, half a drop: ah, my Christ! (Marlowe). Upon realizing his imminent damnation his decision had led him to, Faustus tries to call out to God for mercy. Of course Faustus realizes the error of his choices and accepts that he has lost free will and surrenders to Hell with the devil.
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The Role of power, I feel, starts at the beginning of the play; it is obvious who and what the energy is coming from. Faustus has ideas of what he would do with all the power he is going to be given or is coming soon. Faustus imagines the vast amount of wealth; he also begins drawing on the map of the continents he wishes to form a land on and to be his. Faustus is also answering the mysteries of the universe and the galaxy we are placed upon. In this play, Faustus also realizes the powers he does not possess, and the ability to make time stop was hard for him to accept; he regrets many choices and his sins. In this play, you can tell that there are times when Faustus gets cocky with his power but also has second thoughts about his power; there are also times when he will stop at nothing to gain the control Faustus feels deserves. Still, to achieve that power, there are expenses he needs to pay to receive the power he so willingly wants to have. Throughout the story, you will also see that he wants to be heroic and has a sense of respect in his efforts to gain control. In his efforts, he uses jokes and magic to hurt people who dont deserve it and then makes him evil and wicked, showing everyone how much of a coward and weak he is. as it stated in the play,
He surfeits upon cursed necromancy.
Nothing so sweet as magic is to him,
Which he prefers before his chiefest bliss:
And this the man that in his study sits. (Robinson), he loved using magic and is something that he regretted greatly because he abused the power he was given, and like is said before it showed just how evil he was and the This power wasnt deserved, and it was getting taken by him because of his own choices. In times like these you cant take advantage of something that is supposed to be a gift to you , and you cant take advantage of the power as well.
