Unit 2: The Medieval Period

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Unit 2: The Medieval Period 1066-1485

Classwork Read: “Intro to Medieval Lit” pages 73-88 Do: Study Guide

The Norman Conquest-1066 Norman = north men = Vikings Former Vikings from France

The Battle of Hastings The Normans defeated the Saxons

exchange of property of personal service Rise of Feudalism exchange of property of personal service lord/overlord: granted property vassal: promised service to his lord All land belongs to the ruler

Rise of Feudalism

A Shifting Language Normans spoke French, so French became the official language. Old English was for the common (Saxon) person. The winner makes the rules.

The Growth of Towns Crusades

Later Middle Ages 14th-15th centuries The feudal system suffered The Plague killed every third person Few serfs

Chivalry truth valor honor courtesy

Learning and Literature Cambridge 2nd University 1st University

Poetry of the Middle Ages Geoffrey Chaucer “The Canterbury Tales” Reveal the changes that were taking place in the English language and society as a whole

Lyrics and Ballads Lyre: harplike instrument Lyric Poems Secular love and nature Religious praise God or prayer of supplication Ballads: folk song that tells a story Robin Hood

Drama of the Middle Ages Part of religious services Miracle & Mystery Plays Retold Bible stories Morality Plays life of an ordinary person teach a moral lesson

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