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Society in the Feudal Area - Coggle Diagram
Society in the Feudal Area
Epic Poetry
Retold stories about legendary heroes like King Author or Charlemagne
Down played the brutality of being a Knight
What was the main focus of Epic Poetry?
Values and Beliefs: The Lords at the time likes listening to these stories but they also served a purpose of making light of pretty brutal situations like war
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How long did the literature of the 12th century support the Code of Chivalry?
It down played the brutality of being a Knight as well as make castle life seen ideal.
Love Poems and Songs
A Knights duty to his lady was just as important as his duty to his Lord
Many poems were about the trouble between a Knights duty to both sides interfering with each other
Troubadours traveled to castles and courts to play their music
Troubadours- Traveling poet musicians of the courts and castles
Troubadours would write and play songs about stories they've heard. Whether it be epic, sad, or romantic. They would even compose songs about their own ladies.
The most "celebrated" lady of that time was Eleanor of Aquitaine. Because of this many Troubadours would write many songs about her, Flocking to her to play their songs in her presence
Values & Beliefs
They valued music and poems because it gave them something to think about and made them happier
Why do you think in this time where many people died and the economy was bad, that music was a big part of the civilization?
How do Medieval love songs compare to Modern ones?
They still have the same topics and are still played around big cities by traveling street artists.