ENGL 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Geoffrey Chaucer, Petrarchan Sonnet
31 May 2016
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Breakdown of social order puts more emphasis on the individual. People are no longer limited to their family or role/job. Christianity always says people had an important place in the universe. Although god created us in his image, the fall ruined the image. Pico: god made us, but we have the power of self-determination. Castiliogne: spezzatura the art of appearing artless. People who are out in society, not in monasteries. Humanists wanted to create citizenship out of education. Humanists believed that the study of humanities makes these citizens. Training in the use of language was emphasized. Practice of making speeches as other characters expands our imagination. Reformation of church boom in church positions. 16th c. : all jobs are filled. Over educated people trying to look for jobs. Pursuit of immortality and love, through poetry. Lover is always suffering bc he wants her, but can ever have her. Love is torture bc love object is fleeting.
