Renaissance Literature
Warm Up – Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
How does Renaissance Art differ from Mid Evil Art. Warm Up How does Renaissance Art differ from Mid Evil Art.
“How-to” Books Written for ambitious men & women. Explained how to rise in the Renaissance world.
“How-to” RULE The Prince Niccolo Machiavelli “How-to” RULE The Prince
“… it is much safer to be feared than loved.” The Prince “… it is much safer to be feared than loved.” “…the end justifies the means.”
Baldassare Castiglione The Book of the Courtier “How-to” BEHAVE
The Book of the Courtier "Men demonstrate their courage far more often in little things than in great."
HOW TO BOOK CHECK APPO Survival Guide for Freshman First day of school, agendas code of conducts, and now a survival guide. Create 10 Rules for all incoming freshman to follow when they enter Appoquinimink High School for their first year.
Common Vernacular Authors wrote mostly in Latin. The growing middle class demanded new works in their vernacular. Works written in the common language of the time period.
William Shakespeare Poet & Playwright Wrote for average people. In turn helped educate the masses
Hamlet “To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them?”
Humanist Literature Focused on things writers had passion for They expressed their love, hate, desire, or anger in their writing.
The Renaissance Francesco Petrarch – the “Father of Humanism” Collected Greek & Roman manuscripts. He brought ancient writings to western Europe
“I turned my inward eye upon myself …” Francesco Petrarch – the “Father of Humanism” Collected Greek & Roman manuscripts. He brought ancient writings to western Europe “I turned my inward eye upon myself …”
Francesco Petrarch Il Canzoniere Collection of 366 poems! Wrote to an imaginary, ideal woman.
Canzone #3 It was on that day when the sun's ray was darkened in pity for its Maker, that I was captured, and did not defend myself, because your lovely eyes had bound me, Lady.
WHY I LOVE YOU It seems like just yesterday we were on our first date All those years ago I knew this would be our fate Losing you is my biggest fear If I think about it I shed a tear Your eyes are so beautiful When I look into them my world becomes joyful Your hair shines so bright People say you look out of sight Your smile makes my day It makes me just melt away When you were your uggs All I want to do is give you hugs When I am with you I always lose my breath When I am away from you I feel like death In all my dreams I could never imagine such a life But the best part is I have you as my wife My life is not complete unless I am with you Anyone try to stop us and they will see my kung-fu You have made me the man I am today Please do not divorce me I don’t want to pay Simply put you are my everything Simply put I hope I can be your something
Sir Thomas Moore Utopia Imaginary, ideal society. All equal. All worked to support society.
Desiderius Erasmus Criticized church’s lack of spirituality Too complicated and ceremonial “The Praise of Folly” is his most famous work “I doubt if a single individual could be found from the whole of mankind free from some form of insanity. The only difference is one of degree. A man who sees a gourd and takes it for his wife is called insane because this happens to very few people.”
New Thinking! St Thomas Aquinas Summa Theologica “buying and selling seem to be established for the common advantage of both parties” “Just Price” Church allows profit if its uses were “appropriate”….(“necessary” and “virtuous”
Changes in Thought During the Renaissance Humanist Perspective Focused on Individualism – All people have dignity & worth Studied Greek & Roman Works Lost Faith in the Church
Changes in Thought During the Renaissance All People Could be Educated Focused on Ordinary Man Citizenship & Leadership a Must for All Citizens Become Knowledgeable & Interested in a Lot of Different Topics - Well Rounded Citizens
Book Jacket Activity A creative cover An “about the author” section You will create a book jacket for one of the Renaissance writers discussed today. Included should be: A creative cover An “about the author” section At least one quote from one of the author’s works Brief description of the book/writing Most importantly, how does this particular literature reflect the change in thought during the Renaissance? (connection to humanism)