1. What is allegory in the context of medieval literature?
2. Which of the following is a famous tragedy written by William Shakespeare during the Elizabethan age?
3. What was the primary role or purpose of literature during the Restoration & 18th Century?
Restoration & 18th Century — characteristic?
Satire, wit, social manners, rise of the novel
Renaissance & Elizabethan — focus?
Revival of classical learning, humanism, drama, epic poetry
Medieval Literature — themes?
Religion, morality, social hierarchy, courtly love
Frame Narrative — definition?
A story within another story structure.
Chaucerian Realism — focus?
Depiction of daily life and social classes.
Courtly Love — concept?
Noble, spiritual, often secret romantic love.
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