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We are trying something different! I will be looking for original posts and comments as we continue our Literature Circles on the Medieval Ages.
We are trying something different! I will be looking for original posts and comments as we continue our Literature Circles on the Medieval Ages.
Otho, the Miller's Son & Jack, the Half-Wit
ReplyDeleteThree words that I found interesting were,
1. Cudgel, a short, thick stick used as a weapon. I chose this because I did not know what the meaning was and this was the first time I have ever seen this word.
2. The Judgement Day, the end of the world when people are judged by God. I chose this word because it sounded like something from the Bible, and after more search, I found that it was.
3. Mooncalf, a foolish person. I chose this word because I also didn't know what the meaning was, and it's kind of a weird word because of the two words in it, which I didn't think would form a world.
Were there any words that stood out to you? If so, what were they? Why? What word was most interesting?
ReplyDeleteAll the choice words had stood out to me since it was my first time learning about them. But, the word that stood out to me the most is the word Moon calf. I think that word willingly brings fiction into the mix since a calf (baby cow) can not become a foolish person. I do think it was intriguing that the author could dig such old words to enhance the vocabulary. This comment was very informative, and I can't wait to see more outstanding and innovative questions.
Delete(I was the person who was to put two questions and you have to give me a discussion question as well)
DeleteQuestion 1: Otho is a miller's son who is alarmingly poor. How would you live as a low-class peasant and how would you deal with possible ostracism? Explain.
Question 2: Jack is described in his section as a half-wit. In the 2nd and last pages he is constantly made fun of being stupid. He drags himself down with insults. In my opinion i think Jack is being bullied and might have mental health problems. Do you agree with my opinion? Do you have any other views; points? Explain.
(Chloe, you have to answer and give me a discussion question as well)
Edgar, the Falconer's Son
ReplyDelete"And that's thyself. Master Simon's off to be a monk, and thou must ride his fist to Saint John's Abbey, save that I will free thee now. I will not leave thee to his care. I know young Simon. I know thee. I'll lose thy jesses, cast these off- Even though they punish me."
I chose this because it goes back to the story of Simon, going to become a monk. I think Edgar means he will not leave "you" (the sparrowhawk). He wanted to cast the bird off, even though the masters would punish him. It connects to both Edgar and Simon.
Question 1:
DeleteSimon was the son of a knight. The knight (his dad) had left home to only come back empty handed, starved, horseless, and without two legs. Why do you think he became somebody of such high honor, to plummet down to none more than a peasant? Explain.
Question 2:
Edgar had stolen a sparrow hawk from its original home. He had truly cared for it and would do anything to keep his pet safe. Would you think the sparrowhawk would have cared if it was taken? Do you think it had remembered its own past or would he/she miss anybody? Why or why not? Explain.
LITERARY LUMINARY:
ReplyDeleteThese words are quoted from Edgar, the falconer's son.
"Twas I who stole thee, two years hence, climbed to the heights with many a qualm, scooped thee from thy mother's nest. I felt thy heart beat 'gainst my palm. I was the one who filled thy crop - I fed thee, stroked thee, day and night."
I selected this passage because this shows the backstory of the sparrowhawk of how it was abducted from its home. It also shows how much Edgar had cared for his sparrowhawk knowing that he had caused a child (sparrowhawk) to become his own captive and pet. I thought it was touching that he cared so much for his pet. Though it also shows how much guilt Edgar suffered from.
QUESTION:
Edgar had kidnapped the sparrowhawk and kept it as his own. Would you have kidnapped the sparrowhawk? Why or why not? Explain.