Renaissance Flashcards
What century and where
14th, Italy
A man faceted person who cultivated his inmate talents to the fullest
Renaissance man
Who took the throne after the wars of the roses ended
Henry Tudor or Henry VII
Henry VIII succeeded his father in ____
1509
First wife of Henry VIII
Catherine of Aragon
Daughter- Mary (took the reign after Edward’s death)
2nd wife of Henry VIII
Elizabeth
Daughter- Elizabeth (succeeded Mary in 1558)
3rd wife of Henry VIII
Jane Seymour
Son- Edward VI (succeeded his father in 1547 at 9, reigned for 6 yrs)
Change in the pronunciation of english long vowels
Great Vowel Shift (1400s)
Retaining the use of middle english spellings resulting to inconsistent spellings for modern english
English Language (1500s)
Stabilizing the language means of printing, creating a minor difference from the modern english
Renaissance English (1500s-1600s
Symbolism: Beauty and fertility of nature
Positive feelings, effects and fruits that marriage may bring
Symbolism: Roses
Passion
Symbolism: Myrtle
Fidelity
Symbolism: Lambs
Innocence and purity
Symbolism: Seasons
Passage of time
Symbolism: Honey tongue and heart of gall
Insincerity
Symbolism: cold rocks and dumb philomel
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