John Gower Flashcards

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John Gower is a friend of ____ ?

A

Geoffrey Chaucer

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What are the three major works of John Gower?

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  1. Mirror de l’Omme
  2. Vox Clamantis
  3. Confesso Amantis
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What are the common themes of John Gower?

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common moral and political themes.

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What did Chaucer dedicate to John Gower?

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“Troilus and Criseyde”

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What did John Gower dedicate to Chaucer?

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a speech in praise of Chaucer in the mouth of Venus at the end of Confessio Amantis.

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What is “Mirour de l’Omme”?

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a French poem about religion and morality; “The Mirror of Man”

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What is “Vox Clamantis”?

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a Latin poem commenting on Peasants Revolt of 1381; “The Voice of one crying out”

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Gower takes whose side in “Vox Clamantis”?

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Gower takes the side of the Aristocracy and admires the techniques that Richard II used to suppress the revolt.

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9
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John Gower was also known as _____ ?

A

“moral Gower”

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What is “Confessio Amantis” ?

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  • a English poem; “The Lovers Confession”

* a Christian confession;

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“Confessio Amantis” was written in ______.

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octosyllabic English couplets

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“Confessio Amantis” was written on whose request?

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the request of Richard II

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“Confessio Amantis” is divided into _____.

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a prologue and eight books

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What are the three narrative techniques in “Confessio Amantis”?

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  1. external matter
  2. narrative frame
  3. individual tales
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What is the confession about in “Confessio Amantis”?

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a confession of sins against love.

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Who confesses to whom in “Confessio Amantis”?

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an ageing lover confesses to the chaplain of Venus.

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What does the poem “Vox Clamantis” talk about?

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  • corruption of society and rise of evil

* invalids the peasants’ claims as Anti-Christ