The Becket film tells the true story of a man, who was named by his king, Lord Chancellor and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
Thomas A Becket is a Saxon who is a long time friend of King Henry II, who is a Norman and the great grandson of William the Conqueror.
Becket's mistress, Gwendolen, kills herself early in the story, when Henry wishes to be with her.
Henry tries to get Becket to do whatevery he wishes, and they disagree when a parish priest debauches a young girl and is captures and then killed (when he tries to escape) by Lord Gilbert's men. Becket wishess to have Lord Gilbert excommunicated and Henry disagrees. Henry accuses Becket of embezzelment and Becket goes into retreat.
Eventually, Becket returns to England, after visits with the Pope and King Louis of France, and is murdered by some unknown knights.
Brother John is a Saxon monk, who dislikes Becket until he discovers how genuinely holy Becket is. Brother John is a loyal friend of Becket's who makes a statement
right before Becket is killed about how he would like to kill one Norman.
Henry has the monks punish him and names Becket to be a saint.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Medieval Period Notes
Medieval Period 1066-1485
Begins with the Battle of Hastings
Harold, King of England was defeated by William the Conqueror
Government Under William the Conqueror
Strong governmental system, in place for 21 years.
Norman and Saxon elements fused into a national English character.
England was a powerful force in Europe.
Law Under William the Conqueror
Written public documents.
Common law developed.
Contrast in previous system where laws were different for various classes of people.
Law of primogeniture gave first born son exclusive rights to titles, lands, estates.
Some laws were still settled by ordeal.
Jury system developed in opposition to these violent tasks that determined one’s innocence or guilt.
Thomas a Becket
Henry II’s Lord Chancellor
Became Archbishop of Canterbury
Defended claims of the church
Went against the king’s wishes
Murdered by knights
Saint of the church
Hero of the people
Economy
Feudalism
People were vassals of the overlords.
Overlord owed allegiance to the king.
System meant loyalties (military and money) paid to the overlord.
Doomsday Book – Book of Judgments, properties
Listed all landowners and their holdings.
Church
Promoted unity from 11th to 15th century
Predominant language was Latin.
(Language of the church and educated persons)
Church grew and prospered.
Abbeys and monasteries were main centers of learning.
Oxford and Cambridge were established during the 13th century.
Great period of population growth.
Life
Austere, travel was difficult and dangerous.
Relieved by pageantry of religious festivals and festivals (jousting, etc).
Life
Most people lived in the country and were connected to a feudal manor.
Herding became a major industry.
Wool industry, merchants developed.
Rising middle class, merchants.
Crusades
Desire to rescue Jerusalem from the Turkish.
Christian Europe was exposed to Arabic culture.
Chivalry.
Medieval Literature
Romances – tales of the Knights, dragons, wizards
Chaucer – first great figure in English literature
Well-known name (oral tradition, anonymous works before his time)
Sharply realistic writer
Great poet and story-teller.
First of the poker-faced humorists.
Literature (Continued)
Miracle Plays – stories of the Bible
Morality Plays – sophisticated dramatic allegories with characters representing vices and virtues.
Canterbury Tales – frame story
Three important groups in the Tales:
Feudal, ecclesiastical, urban
Royalty is not presented.
General Facts
30 people on way to shrine
Each pilgrim to tell two tales going and two tales returning.
Drew lots to see who would go first
Harry Bailey – host of the Tabard Inn and judge of the tales
Use of dramatic contrast, harmony among characters.
Begins with the Battle of Hastings
Harold, King of England was defeated by William the Conqueror
Government Under William the Conqueror
Strong governmental system, in place for 21 years.
Norman and Saxon elements fused into a national English character.
England was a powerful force in Europe.
Law Under William the Conqueror
Written public documents.
Common law developed.
Contrast in previous system where laws were different for various classes of people.
Law of primogeniture gave first born son exclusive rights to titles, lands, estates.
Some laws were still settled by ordeal.
Jury system developed in opposition to these violent tasks that determined one’s innocence or guilt.
Thomas a Becket
Henry II’s Lord Chancellor
Became Archbishop of Canterbury
Defended claims of the church
Went against the king’s wishes
Murdered by knights
Saint of the church
Hero of the people
Economy
Feudalism
People were vassals of the overlords.
Overlord owed allegiance to the king.
System meant loyalties (military and money) paid to the overlord.
Doomsday Book – Book of Judgments, properties
Listed all landowners and their holdings.
Church
Promoted unity from 11th to 15th century
Predominant language was Latin.
(Language of the church and educated persons)
Church grew and prospered.
Abbeys and monasteries were main centers of learning.
Oxford and Cambridge were established during the 13th century.
Great period of population growth.
Life
Austere, travel was difficult and dangerous.
Relieved by pageantry of religious festivals and festivals (jousting, etc).
Life
Most people lived in the country and were connected to a feudal manor.
Herding became a major industry.
Wool industry, merchants developed.
Rising middle class, merchants.
Crusades
Desire to rescue Jerusalem from the Turkish.
Christian Europe was exposed to Arabic culture.
Chivalry.
Medieval Literature
Romances – tales of the Knights, dragons, wizards
Chaucer – first great figure in English literature
Well-known name (oral tradition, anonymous works before his time)
Sharply realistic writer
Great poet and story-teller.
First of the poker-faced humorists.
Literature (Continued)
Miracle Plays – stories of the Bible
Morality Plays – sophisticated dramatic allegories with characters representing vices and virtues.
Canterbury Tales – frame story
Three important groups in the Tales:
Feudal, ecclesiastical, urban
Royalty is not presented.
General Facts
30 people on way to shrine
Each pilgrim to tell two tales going and two tales returning.
Drew lots to see who would go first
Harry Bailey – host of the Tabard Inn and judge of the tales
Use of dramatic contrast, harmony among characters.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Reminder
Seniors,
Please meet in the lecture hall on Monday, October 6th.
Be on time, and be sure to bring your planner and a pen.
Your Beowulf comparison papers are due Tuesday, October 7th at the beginning of class. Be sure to place your typed copy on top of all rough drafts, and submit to Turnitin by Wednesday, October 8th.
DO NOT bring paper to me to print for you...that is your responsibility.
Remember: Use third person only (no you, I, me, my, we, us)
Academic language must be used: no slang, no contractions, no "a lot."
DOUBLE SPACE THE TYPED COPY.
Please meet in the lecture hall on Monday, October 6th.
Be on time, and be sure to bring your planner and a pen.
Your Beowulf comparison papers are due Tuesday, October 7th at the beginning of class. Be sure to place your typed copy on top of all rough drafts, and submit to Turnitin by Wednesday, October 8th.
DO NOT bring paper to me to print for you...that is your responsibility.
Remember: Use third person only (no you, I, me, my, we, us)
Academic language must be used: no slang, no contractions, no "a lot."
DOUBLE SPACE THE TYPED COPY.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Turnitin
Seniors,
Please remember to sign up for turnitin. You will be expected to submit all future papers on this website.
Here's how you set up an account:
1. Log in to www.turnitin.com
2. Click "New User" (top right of home page)
3. Select "student" from the type of user page.
4. Class enrollment id: 223937
5. Temporary password: wildcat
6. Set up an email account for your username (this does not have to be an email that is real or one that you actually use). It simply helps you log in.
7. Set up a unique password, and follow the remaining prompts on the site.
8. After your account is set up, you can upload papers (or copy and paste) as they are due.
9. Remember to give each paper a title, and remember that you MUST turn in an ACTUAL paper copy of the assignment to me.
Please remember to sign up for turnitin. You will be expected to submit all future papers on this website.
Here's how you set up an account:
1. Log in to www.turnitin.com
2. Click "New User" (top right of home page)
3. Select "student" from the type of user page.
4. Class enrollment id: 223937
5. Temporary password: wildcat
6. Set up an email account for your username (this does not have to be an email that is real or one that you actually use). It simply helps you log in.
7. Set up a unique password, and follow the remaining prompts on the site.
8. After your account is set up, you can upload papers (or copy and paste) as they are due.
9. Remember to give each paper a title, and remember that you MUST turn in an ACTUAL paper copy of the assignment to me.
Comparison Theme
Comparison Theme – Beowulf
Compare Beowulf to another hero in time. You may choose a hero from a cartoon, movie, TV show, history, athlete, musician or a famous character from a book. Do not compare him to a family member or deity.
Outline:You must have an outline with a thesis statement at the top. You will then have three Roman numbers with no less than three entries for each Roman numeral. Do not write the words “Introduction” or “Conclusion” on your outline.
You will type the outline and submit a handwritten copy with your final paper.
Scratch Copy or Rough Draft: This handwritten draft is required and should be approximately the same length as the paper itself. It can be quite messy since revising is essential.
Revised Paper will have the following:
1. A thesis sentence as the first sentence of paragraph one. The sentence must mention the heroes being compared and the three qualities you are comparing.
2. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence to indicate what the paragraph is discussing. Paragraph one will have a topic sentence that follows the thesis statement. Paragraphs two and three will begin with the appropriate topic sentence. Paragraph three will end with a concluding sentence.
3. DO NOT EXCEED THREE PARAGRAPHS. Do not make your thesis and your concluding sentences a separate paragraph.
Topics to consider when comparing the two heroes:
• Looks
• Equipment (weapons)
• Actions (deeds)
• Dress (attire)
• Personality
• Popularity
• Companions
• Other qualities of your choice
Length: No less than 1 ½ written pages, and no more than three.
If you type, please double space, 12 point type, one inch margins.
If you hand write, it must be in navy blue or black ink neatly written, on the front side of each page only.
The paper must be submitted to www.turnitin.com within 24 hours of the due date.
Compare Beowulf to another hero in time. You may choose a hero from a cartoon, movie, TV show, history, athlete, musician or a famous character from a book. Do not compare him to a family member or deity.
Outline:You must have an outline with a thesis statement at the top. You will then have three Roman numbers with no less than three entries for each Roman numeral. Do not write the words “Introduction” or “Conclusion” on your outline.
You will type the outline and submit a handwritten copy with your final paper.
Scratch Copy or Rough Draft: This handwritten draft is required and should be approximately the same length as the paper itself. It can be quite messy since revising is essential.
Revised Paper will have the following:
1. A thesis sentence as the first sentence of paragraph one. The sentence must mention the heroes being compared and the three qualities you are comparing.
2. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence to indicate what the paragraph is discussing. Paragraph one will have a topic sentence that follows the thesis statement. Paragraphs two and three will begin with the appropriate topic sentence. Paragraph three will end with a concluding sentence.
3. DO NOT EXCEED THREE PARAGRAPHS. Do not make your thesis and your concluding sentences a separate paragraph.
Topics to consider when comparing the two heroes:
• Looks
• Equipment (weapons)
• Actions (deeds)
• Dress (attire)
• Personality
• Popularity
• Companions
• Other qualities of your choice
Length: No less than 1 ½ written pages, and no more than three.
If you type, please double space, 12 point type, one inch margins.
If you hand write, it must be in navy blue or black ink neatly written, on the front side of each page only.
The paper must be submitted to www.turnitin.com within 24 hours of the due date.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Reminders
Seniors,
Remember that you have a reading quiz tomorrow (Wed. Sept. 17) on Grendel Attacks the Danes, The Coming of Beowulf, and The Battle with Grendel.
Also, please be prepared for a test on Anglo Saxon Voc. 13 and 14. That test will be on Friday, Sept. 19.
Have a great evening,
Ms. S.
Remember that you have a reading quiz tomorrow (Wed. Sept. 17) on Grendel Attacks the Danes, The Coming of Beowulf, and The Battle with Grendel.
Also, please be prepared for a test on Anglo Saxon Voc. 13 and 14. That test will be on Friday, Sept. 19.
Have a great evening,
Ms. S.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Schedule Update
Seniors,
1. Please print a copy of the Anglo Saxon and Epic and Epic hero notes for tomorrow's class. You will be quizzed on these, so please be prepared for a pop quiz (after we discuss them in class Wednesday, Sept. 3). The quiz may be on Thursday or Friday.
2. Goals essays are due tomorrow; double space, one inch margin, 12 point font.
3. Study the Anglo Saxon literary terms that you looked up today for Friday's test. You need to know the definition and be able to identify sample devices with the correct term.
Terms are: Alliteration, Epic, Litotes, Foreshadowing, Hyperbole, Kennings, Irony, Lyric poetry, Personification, and Simile.
See you tomorrow:)
1. Please print a copy of the Anglo Saxon and Epic and Epic hero notes for tomorrow's class. You will be quizzed on these, so please be prepared for a pop quiz (after we discuss them in class Wednesday, Sept. 3). The quiz may be on Thursday or Friday.
2. Goals essays are due tomorrow; double space, one inch margin, 12 point font.
3. Study the Anglo Saxon literary terms that you looked up today for Friday's test. You need to know the definition and be able to identify sample devices with the correct term.
Terms are: Alliteration, Epic, Litotes, Foreshadowing, Hyperbole, Kennings, Irony, Lyric poetry, Personification, and Simile.
See you tomorrow:)
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