Restoration & 18th Century — characteristic?
Satire, wit, social manners, rise of the novel
Frame Narrative — definition?
A story within another story structure.
Renaissance & Elizabethan — focus?
Revival of classical learning, humanism, drama, epic poetry
Chaucerian Realism — focus?
Depiction of daily life and social classes.
Medieval Literature — themes?
Religion, morality, social hierarchy, courtly love
Courtly Love — concept?
Noble, spiritual, often secret romantic love.
Morality Play — purpose?
Teach moral lessons through allegorical characters.
Trope — example?
Knight’s quest, fool’s wisdom, moral journey.
Allegory — role?
Symbols representing abstract ideas or morals.
Medieval literature — themes?
Religion, morality, social hierarchy, courtly love.
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