Geoffrey Chaucer was not shy towards inspecting the meaning of time
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer undertake a wide variety of themes, and it can be argued that time, and the meaning of time, is one of those primary themes. Time is a general, manmade concept with significant importance in human lives, and Chaucer’s works analyze the meaning of this system which we call time.
Chaucer ensures that his works reflect the medieval views and perceptions of time, as they were written during that period, and reflects the relationship between time and poetry. …
How two completely different works of literature convey the same theme
Works of literature can be universally understood in relation to one another. One work may be a member of an entirely different genre than another, and may encapsulate an entirely different cast of characters, locations, or even background than another. However, it is entirely possible that both works, despite their differences, can tackle the same theme.
The play The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, which falls into the drama genre, and The Life of Olaudah Equiano by Olaudah Equiano, which falls into the autobiography genre, are completely different…
New York’s amusement destination has seen rapid growth in recent years
There is without a doubt a certain fondness that encroaches upon a person when they visit Coney Island. Home to New York City’s only major amusement park, the neighborhood is home to a rich history of change, with that change continuing to the present day.
However, the last fifteen years have regenerated life for Coney Island, giving it a new breath of fresh air, which was the result of a multitude of projects, proposals, and rezoning. …
A musical genre which went on to induce moral panic for the sake of equality
The 20th century was home to the largest array of advancements in human history, and music was without a doubt a factor. The emergence of new genres of music during this time period had profound impacts on society which continue to this day, including the overcoming of segregation and improvement of racial boundaries.
While a wide range of music genres were introduced during the 20th century, the emergence of Rock ’n’ Roll music and the moral panics which ensued are among the most significant of…
The 20th-century city planning regulations which promoted racism
It is an unfortunate reality that racism has been a primary factor in the history of the United States, with race determining the prosperity of the country’s immigrants and citizens. A major aspect of the history of the United States, and one that paints a picture of its growth over time, is indeed the development of its urban and suburban environments. Racism has had a profound impact on many aspects of the United States which remain today, and the planning of America’s urban and suburban spaces is a prime example.
During the early development of the United States, which lasted…
Why the theme of old age was so important and focused on in the Middle Ages
It is undeniable that The Canterbury Tales are Geoffrey Chaucer’s magnum opus. Its twenty-four stories carefully intertwine a complex collection of themes, with each tale tackling different elements which, when combined, form the crux of The Canterbury Tales.
Among the numerous themes undertaken in the work, there is one that relates to every living being on Earth, and that is old age. Aging is universal; that is, every organism experiences the aging process, which eventually leads to death. …
If you’re a Tampa sports fan, you’re taking this year and running with it
If you’re a Tampa sports fan, you aren’t taking this past year lightly. Let’s be honest: in a year that has fueled the fire within us all, testing all of our very fibers and challenging us as a society, as a species, there wasn’t much to look forward to, or to look back upon with joy.
Unless, of course, you’re a Tampa sports fan. In which case, you have been met with success at almost every corner.
The 2020–2021 sports seasons were among the most unusual…
How city planning innovations in the 20th century affected New York City.
The planning of our cities and urban spaces is a monumental aspect of the cities we live in, as it defines where and how citizens of said cities live. The layout, architecture and style of a city has instrumental effects on its citizens’ culture and way of life for as long as it exists.
Despite this, many cities, specifically American cities, have only somewhat recently developed in the past century, what historians refer to as the “modern era” of city planning. …
Chaucer’s The House of Fame contains an acute representation of memory
The ability for poetry to possess a variety of underlying themes while retaining a simplistic and elegant style of writing is unmatched in any other form of literary work. This stands true regardless of the time period of the poem, from ancient and medieval works, to early modern and modern poetry.
Geoffrey Chaucer is widely regarded as one of the great poets of the Middle Ages, and his poems are certainly no exception to this; in fact, it can be said that his works elevated the stage of poetry…
The historic Middle Ages-story that pokes fun at flatulence in an extreme manner
The Summoner’s Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer is a Middle English poem which undertakes a wide range of important themes, but it is not short on undertaking more silly, light-hearted themes as well. The idea of pranks and farts becomes relevant in this work, and while it is a brief part of the story, it does have some short-term impact.
The idea of a fart is portrayed in both a positive and negative light in this story, but before that can be analyzed, a brief summary must occur…
