Froissart: Gobbet 2 Flashcards
What is Froissart’s opinion on the peasant’s revolt.
Froissart clearly disagrees with the pursuits of those revolting, “these bad people”
How does religion relate to this gobbet?
religious comparisons of betrayal and evil - Lucifer against God = religious imagery often used in medieval sentiments which demonstrates the levels of religious attitudes reflected in society.
However: mention the “treated as animals”
However, Froissart recognises the exploitation and poor treatment of peasant workers.
Despite this (counter argument for “treated as animals”): mention Froissart’s class and ignorance regarding the revolts. What does Froissart’s opinion of this reveal about broader medieval society?
Despite this, Froissart is ignorant in believing the revolts were justifiable as he states “these bad people” and “crack-brained priest”
= clear that Froissart has high opinions of higher society e.g. nobility as he further describes the peasants revolting as “scoundrels” and evil = denial of social hierarchy due to his own high social class background
CLEAR THAT NOBLE CLASSES BENEFITTING FROM THIS SYSTEM OF SOCIAL HIERARCHY
What does the aspect about John Ball and his imprisonment suggest?
John Ball -imprisoned 7 times suggests that the church was overarching authority and serious consequence for clergy instigating revolts, however, could be said to have received more lenient treatment bc of church role as priest.
When/how was John Ball executed and what did this demonstrate?
Despite this, John Ball executed 1381 - hanged publically to demonstrate consequences of rejecting church authority. = highlights importance of religious institutions in conducting lives of medieval society.
