Courtier

diplomat and author, speaks of the importance for the a courtier to be educated in the humanities, Latin poets, orators, and historians. Castiglione also expresses the need for courtiers to be educated in writing verse and prose, especially in the vernacular language. If they are educated in writing, then even if their own writings do not merit great praise, then they will at least be capable of judging the writing of others (Doc 3). While The Courtier by Castiglione was considered a book of etiquette

rush to meet the woman with her flushing cheek and sparkling eye or triumph. This quote really emphasises the amount of jealousy that the Princess has for the Lady. This quote proves that the Princess ultimately could not handle the fact that her courtier could possibly become the husband of a woman whom she hated. In the story, Stockton seemed

Ideas on the same topic always seem to differ from person to person. This holds true to the ideas of Machiavelli and Castiglione. The Prince, written by Machiavelli, and The Courtier, written by Castiglione, are both somewhat how-to guides for nobility, royalty, and princes. However, there are many distinct differences among the ideas of Castiglione and Machiavelli. Castiglione's philosophy leads down the path of a well-rounded person; a more peaceful manner. Machiavelli's philosophy is more straightforward

Death is a common fear that humans have. In “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe, the Prince and his Courtiers are scared of the Red Death, which is a deadly disease that is going around. The Courtiers board the doors and reinforce the castle to protect the Prince. During this, the Prince hosts a masquerade. This is a party where people wear masks and costumes. Unfortunately, the Prince’s efforts were in vain because he ended up dying in the Red Death. To enhance his allegory of human

decide which one would be opened. Behind one door stands a fair lady, but behind the other is a fierce, hungry tiger. A courtier happens to fall in love with the princess which offends the king. He is put in the arena and is faced with the dreadful question, which door should he pick? The princess knows which door has the tiger and which one has the lady. She doesn’t want the courtier to marry the lady, but she

to represent all that was good of France. One significant piece of advice he gave to his son was to keep absolute authority instead of forfeiting any amount of power to a prime minister; another was to divide orders and responsibilities among his courtiers based on talent, rather than giving all the power and responsibility to one person (Doc 5). This suggests that Louis was a good father, because he wanted his son to be an effective ruler and keep the royal dynasty alive. Besides his fondness for

Hamlet The prince of Denmark, and a student at the University of Wittenberg. At the beginning of the play, Hamlet's father, King Hamlet, has recently died, and his mother, Queen Gertrude, has married the new king, Hamlet's uncle Claudius. Hamlet is melancholy, bitter, and cynical, full of hatred for his uncle and disgust at his mother for marrying him. When the ghost of Hamlet's father appears and claims to have been murdered by Claudius, Hamlet becomes obsessed with avenging his father's death

The Renaissance was a time of brilliant scholars and great achievements. The thorough learning during this Golden Age resulted in philosophical, cultural, and technological advancements that helped later generations. The Renaissance was a significant rebirth that changed life in many aspects after the Middle Ages where society was weak and feeble-minded because of the lack of education. Understanding ancient Greek and Roman education, religious learning, and having an influence on society were some

It can be argued that William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is a play about forgiveness and reconciliation. The title, The Tempest is both literal and metaphorical. Shakespeare begins the play with a fierce storm which wrecks the courtier’s ship. I think this storm symbolises “the tempest of life” (i.e. the struggle of life) around which the play is based. Throughout the play, the aristocratic party is torn by conspiracy and betrayal between many different characters. In their attempts to gain power

The nature of discoveries and their implications are perpetual as they continually acquaint an individual with rejuvenated and evocative perspectives, allowing for self-actualisation and evolvement. This is manifest in William Shakespeare’s alleged final play composed in 1611, ‘The Tempest’, through Prospero revisiting his past and eventually discovering clemency within himself and others, and J.D Salinger’s 1951 novel, ‘The Catcher in the Rye’, through the change in Holden’s attitude as he discovers