This produced copious perspirations, so that the air soon became unfit for respiration, from a variety of loathsome smells, and brought on a sickness among the slaves, of which many died, thus falling victims to the improvident avarice, as I may call it, of their purchasers.
This was mentioned before that they would load the ships with so many slaves that they barely had space that led to many diseases and resulted in many slaves to die.
Their women were not so modest as ours, for they ate, and drank, and slept, with their men. But, above all, I was amazed to see no sacrifices or offerings among them.
He found them so different since they would not do many of the daily things/customs that he would do at home.
and I now began to think I was to be adopted into the family
I feel like this was the first time he actually didn't feel like a slave and felt a little bit like being at home.
but I was now convinced it was fruitless, and I began to consider that, if possibly I could escape all other animals, I could not those of the human kind; and that, not knowing the way, I must perish in the woods
He lost hope of going home after hearing what people were saying while he was hiding in the bushes.
Although I was a great many days journey from my father’s house, yet these people spoke exactly the same language with us.
I find it really interesting how people would have different languages based on the distance that they were from everyone else , the farther they were it was more probable that they spoke a different language.
and for several days I did not eat any thing but what they forced into my mouth.
It must feel really bad to be separated from everyone you know especially if it's by force.
When they buy any eatable the seller kisses it all round before the buyer, to shew him it is not poisoned; and the same is done when any meat or drink is presented, particularly to a stranger.
This sounds really gross considering that a stranger would basically taste your food before giving it to you, but I see why it was important to them to do this.
beasts of husbandry;
Im guessing this means machinery, I like how they are named here.
I remember too they carried great sacks along with them, which not long after I had an opportunity of fatally seeing applied to that infamous purpose.
So he was captured this way I suppose, I honestly wonder how it was that they would capture them and carry them in these sacks.
The whole neighbourhood afford their unanimous assistance in building them and in return receive, and expect no other recompense than a feast.
Although the houses don't sound to be that great it sounds like the people get along really well and help each other live as best as they can.
enclosed with a wall made of red earth tempered; which, when dry, is as hard as brick.
Since it mentions that they preferred their buildings to be convenient and their walls were made of hard brick I would assume that this was chosen to prevent their slaves from escaping.
by pouring out a small portion of the food, in a certain place, for the spirits of departed relations,
This reminds me of a mexican culture holiday called Dia de Los Muertos since they often put up an offering table.
The head of the family usually eats alone;
The head of the family gets their own table and eats alone which shows respect but I would feel lonely if I was eating alone I would rather enjoy my food with company.
but after it she is esteemed the sole property of her husband
We have read so many reading about women and marriage but it still makes me mad at how women were seen as only property to their husbands.
If then the following narrative does not appear sufficiently interesting to engage general attention, let my motive be some excuse for its publication.
He hopes that his story is enough although he knows that it might not be as 'interesting' since he suffered but not like many others, implying that others had it rougher and that he hopes that his writing is good enough to see how slavery was tough.
African tribes themselves practiced slavery;
So they would sell each other? Im guessing it was to gain more power and earn their freedom that way?
King educated Equiano
Was King the one to teach him how to write? I would assume it was him since its said that this autobiography is written very well.
I was at full liberty.
He says he has full liberty but in the first article it states that he can't leave their dominions , which I feel like he didn't get freedom but only a contract to help them out 100% in return of getting food and a home, it makes it look like he is a slave.
but thought my hat had been lost at sea
I find it funny how they describe his hat it made me remember about how I was once asked to describe what a chair looked like and everyone answered differently which meant that we all describe something according to how we use or know that object and to realize that we all have different views on certain things and objects and that theres not one right answer. I feel like I went off topic but this hat's description made me think about that.
a small quantity of gold in a purse.
If they know what gold is, it can be surprising to them how much gold he has since to him that small quantity could be a very high amount of gold that he possesses.
and lastly, that the emperor’s horses, and those of the nobility and troops of guards, should be frequently exercised in my sight, to accustom themselves to me.
Does this mean that they had to transport him so that the horses got used to his weight? to me that sounds cruel because he is a giant and can walk so I don't see a need for the animals to suffer for him.
that plenty of meat and drink should be sent to me, and a machine prepared to carry me to the capital city.
I like how smart they are and how fast they came up with a plan considering that he is a giant and other people could of just ran away or freak out.
They supplied me as fast as they could, showing a thousand marks of wonder and astonishment at my bulk and appetite. I then made another sign, that I wanted drink.
I wonder if he is basically eating most of their food since he eats way more than him, Im curious to know why they want to please him now after tying him down earlier.
for, as I happened to lie on my back, I found my arms and legs were strongly fastened on each side to the ground; and my hair, which was long and thick, tied down in the same manner. I likewise felt several slender ligatures across my body, from my arm-pits to my thighs
I couldn't imagine how scary this must be imagine being lost and then wake up being tied down completely without knowing who or what tied you up and for what reason.
but could not discover any sign of houses or inhabitants; at least I was in so weak a condition
I feel like when we are really exhausted and out of energy we often don't see many things or often over see them because of how tired we are or we often imagine things.
being advised to alter my condition
By being "advised" does he mean bribed? I would suppose so since he then proceeds to say that he received 4 hundred pounds after marrying.
A fire catches in the bedroom of the emperor’s wife causing Gulliver to douse the fire with the only liquid available: his urine.
He was only trying to help.
and that with so much secrecy that none, either without or within the otan, knew anything of their absence or their destiny.
it is really extreme but that way no one would find them.
that she would let Imoinda know how faithful he was, what he suffered, and what he said
After seeing the prince in deep pain Onahal lets the prince know that she will tell Imoinda about how he truly feels about her and that he still loves her. It shows how women see after each other.
with his eyes fixed on the object of his soul
I like how the author doesn't say heart but says soul to make it more meaningful, it makes their love look pure and real.
But, however she was forced to receive this unwelcome news, in all appearance with unconcern and content,
This is really sad, but it also shows how strong she is to hide her emotions.
and fly with her to some unknown world who never heard our story.”
He is thinking about all the possible ways that he could be with Imoinda and his best option would be to escape with her to a place where no one knows them.
cold arms of death.
he basically calls the king 'death' which honestly sort of fits him.
“’tis enough both to satisfy my conscience and my heart.” And rising from his seat, he went and led her into the bath; it being in vain for her to resist.
I hate how he says that it is enough to satisfy his conscience and heart and then proceeds to do something worse, I find it so disgusting.
almost repented she had said so much, for now she feared the storm would fall on the prince;
She is more scared about what will happen to the prince than to herself.
one day, when the prince was a-hunting, to wait on a man of quality, as his slave and attendant, who should go and make a present to Imoinda,
Of course he would wait for an opening when the prince is not there.
diving, and almost living in water
I love the way this line sounds
they knowing all the places where to seek the best food of the country, and the means of getting it;
I wonder if the only reason that they live in tranquility is that they supply them with food and resources that only they know how to get. It sounds like they are taking advantage of them.
I do not pretend, in giving you the history of this Royal Slave, to entertain my reader with adventures of a feigned hero,
I find it interesting how women would have to clarify what is the purpose of their writing because men would not believe they were capable of writing something real or better than a men's story. Anyways, I like how straight forwards she is and lets us know that it's a true story to avoid people from making inferences.
I love you so well, replied the Empress
I feel like she isn't jealous of her because she realized that a woman is finally determined to fight for what she wants and feels admiration towards her.
That Lady then, said the Empress, will I chuse for my Scribe, neither will the Emperor have reason to be jealous, she being one of my own sex.
She asks for the Duchess of Newcastle and says that she has no reason to jealous of her since she is also a woman , I feel like they are going to get along well.
many more,
I am currently watching an anime/ action fiction show called Hunter x Hunter and many creatures are mixed with humans and these characters in this reading are very similar and I can picture them more easily .
made Eunuches for that purpose;
that is really extreme
Buckler
a round shield
which she refused,
it shows how kind and honest she is and how she doesn't expect anything back.
to learn their language; which after she had obtained so far, that partly by some words and signs she was able to apprehend their meaning,
I feel like this is how women felt back then when trying to learn to read and write or just in general when trying to do something that was prohibited to them by men.
hose Creatures coming near the Boat, catched hold of it with their Paws
Im assuming that these are polar bear and this description makes me want to touch their paws
As for the Rocks of Diamonds, I wish, with all my Soul, they might be shared amongst my Noble Female Friends;
She would like it if all the jewels be given equally to everyone that way people wouldn't fight over them to achieve wealth.
he resolved at last to Steal her away
I find it funny how men seem to get everything they desire in these readings which shows how much superior they seemed to be in those times.
and though I did dread marriage, and shunned men’s company as much as I could, yet I could not, nor had not the power to refuse him, by reason my affections were fixed on him, and he was the only person I ever was in love with
She loved him so much that she accepted marriage
When of all creatures he’s most cruel
saying that humans are the most cruel since they don't hunt to survive but to have fun.
with their breath
personification
Then starting up with fear, he leap’d, and such Swift speed he made, the ground he scarce did touch. 30
He is so scared that his speed was faster , he is running for his life and will do anything to survive.
At last, poor Wat was found, as he there lay,
I find it so adorable how she name the Hare Wat because it shows how much empathy and admiration she has towards animals, the author also seems to watch the Hare and realizes along with the Hare that he is about to be hunted and feel sorry towards Wat being found despite him being to alert.
I writ so fast, I thought if I lived long 5 A pyramid of fame to build thereon.
she is writing so fast that if she was to live a long life she might be able to receive fame at one point.
mad, conceited and ridiculous woman,
This just shows how men would believe that women weren't capable of creating anything important , but at the same time I wonder if part of this hate towards women was just envy.
when immediately it came into my remembrance, what I had dreamed long before;
I wonder if she also wrote this because she felt that in some way more women felt the same as her and knew that more women would stand beside her.
Those pretty Birds that wonted were to sing, Now neither sing, nor chirp, nor vse their wing;
This is a really sad description since earlier they were described in a really beautiful place, I feel like birds is what makes a place feel alive and happy due to their singing.
Their dying bodies halfe aliue, halfe dead.
I like this sentence since I feel like most of us feel this way since even though we are alive we also know that we will eventually die and we wont know when so at one point we can say that we are half alive and half dead.
v
Why does it seem like the author flipped the v and the u in these readings?
Many other examples I could alledge of diuers faithfull and virtu- ous women
she named so many examples of how women were respected and she could name even more because that is how much women should be respected and admired even now
To write your worth, which no pen can expresse,
it makes me wonder how many other women viewed the queen and how many women were unable to speak and admire each other.
In the original book, this segment was used as a closing statement.
I wonder if it was used sort of like an introduction to help readers understand her poems better after writing all the other poems since it was basically used as a conclusion in the original book.
Her work would not gain any notable attention for hundreds of years though it was rediscovered by feminist scholars in the twentieth century
I feel like many authors didn't get famous or get recognition of their works until years later because of how harder it was to communicate back then , now we have internet that allows us to know things instantly all around the world but before it was harder for that piece of writing to reach people's hands and it was even harder for people to read it if they knew it was a woman's since they believed women weren't capable of creating or doing this as well as men would.
I will supplant some of your teeth.
I like how this sounds instead of just saying that he will punch him.
I, Beyond all limit of what else i’ the world, Do love, prize, honour you.
they just meet and they already love each other?
I had rather crack my sinews, break my back, Than you should such dishonour undergo, While I sit lazy by.
this sounds cute but awful at the same time , I also find it funny how he called her a precious creature. I like how in this play they compare people's beauty to monsters.
The air breathes upon us here most sweetly. SEBASTIAN. As if it had lungs, and rotten ones.
personification
Spirit, fine spirit! I’ll free thee Within two days for this.
Ariel will finally get freedom in 2 days
thence I have follow’d it, Or it hath drawn me rather,—but ’tis gone. No, it begins again.
he begins to follow the singing
and here you sty me In this hard rock, whiles you do keep from me The rest o’ th’ island.
that is pretty harsh, did he do anything else to deserve this or is it just because he is the son of Sycorax?
I do not love to look on.
I'm guessing he really doesn't look like a human like they mentioned since Miranda doesn't even like to look at him and tries to avoid going to see him.
it was mine art,
his magic is what helped Ariel get away from the witch
Dost thou forget From what a torment I did free thee?
he is not giving Ariel liberty because he believes she still owes him for saving her from Sycorax.
prithee,
please
If by your art, my dearest father, you have Put the wild waters in this roar, allay them.
is she blaming her father for what happened in the sea? it seems like she believes magic is the cause of bad things and asks her father to make it stop if it was him that caused it to occur.
Work you, then
I like how here he basically tells him to do it himself if he keeps complaining so much
Prospero’s books are also why Prospero and Miranda survive on the island.
That's interesting how the own magic that he would read and that led him to that situation is what also helped him survive, I feel like in a way it helped him learn how to properly use magic and benefit from it.
He grants them forgiveness and gives up his magic so that he can be the Duke of Milan once again.
I wonder if he realized that magic is not as important as having his family and being the Duke of Milan.
O soul, be chang’d into little water-drops, And fall into the ocean, ne’er be found!
He knows that he will disappear
Talk not of me, but save yourselves, and depart.
he asks them to forget about him and live their lives
had I lived with thee, then had I lived still! but now I die eternally.
is he regretting not living his life like he was supposed to ? he's regretting learning black magic like the scholars mentioned in the beginning of the play
If it like your grace, the year is divided into two circles over the whole world, that, when it is here winter with us, in the contrary circle it is summer with them, as in India, Saba,[149] and farther countries in the east; and by means of a swift spirit that I have, I had them brought hither, as you see. –How do you like them, madam? be they good?
is he saying that he went to the other side of the world to get the grapes?
[Exit HORSE-COURSER.]
all the things that he does with his black magic seems really childish and useless
Enter the SEVEN DEADLY SINS.[105]
This is a really interesting way of describing the seven deadly sins.
Move me not, for I will not tell thee.
i'm guessing he can't even say God's name
But, Faustus, I am an instance to prove the contrary, For I am damn’d, and am now in hell.
He uses himself as an example
Is it unwilling I should write this bill?
it's a sign to not sign the bill, It's his last warning before he signs off his soul to the devil
Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris
this reminds me of 'everyman' since he wanted company, it's funny how even the devil likes company and doesn't like being alone which is why he likes to keep their souls after giving them what they desire
Enter two DEVILS; and the CLOWN runs up and down crying.
not even one but two, I mean who wouldn't run
quotha
indeed
O, Faustus, leave these frivolous demands, Which strike a terror to my fainting soul!
is he asking him to leave to avoid Faustus end up just like him?
Unhappy spirits that fell with Lucifer, Conspir’d against our God with Lucifer, And are for ever damn’d with Lucifer.
I read the summary of what might happen so it makes me wonder if this is foreshadowing on what will happen to Faustus if he decides to go the wrong path and learn black magic.
Nay, then, I fear he is fallen into that damned art for which they two are infamous through the world.
The scholars care about Faustus and worry that he will fall into the dark magic, i'm guessing that Faustus has spoken about it and has been waiting for a long time to learn this magic.
Faustus spends the next 24 years using his powers to impress others, never using his power for anything truly meaningful.
I suppose he just wanted attention but he realized that what he desired was not everything that he needed in life to be happy but it was too late once he realized that.
Where Everyman’s soul received shall be
He was finally able to finish his journey with the help of Good deeds which never left his side after everyone else did.
Then went I to my Goods that I loved best,
I find it funny how he says that Goods was what he loved best, but didn't think about goods until everyone else said no to him, I feel that in a way he already saw it coming which is why he asked Fellowship, kinsmen, and to Cousin first.
Therefore to thy soul Good is a thief;
I liked how Goods are described here because it shows how having goods can eventually harm your own soul.
I follow no man in such voyages;
goods can't go with people when they die , they are only materialistic
Ye shall have my maid with all my heart;
Kindred offers his own maid to go with Everyman without the maid's consent, how selfish
Nay, Everyman,
what happed to "we will live and die together." again another promise that was broken.
we will live and die together.
I think after Cousin said this Everyman had high hopes on what he was about to ask him to join him in his journey.
Adieu
a way of saying goodbye, it sort of sounds like 'adios' which is goodbye in Spanish.
Ye promised other wise, pardie.
a promise is not guaranteed , it can be broken which is why you can't really trust anyone because they will show their true self once they are faced with a tough decision
Yea, if any be so hardy, That would go with thee and bear thee company.
Death will allow Everyman to take company if they want to go, a form of testing if they are really his friends and would die with him.
Full little he thinketh on my coming; His mind is on fleshly lusts and his treasure,
even if people are focused on greed , I feel like people that are content with their life don't really think about death , I think people only think about it when it is mentioned .
Everyman liveth so after his own pleasure, And yet of their life they be nothing sure:
Either way people live their lives according to what they desire they don't know how to live their live accordingly.
I could do no more than I did truly,
saying that he did all that he could have possibly done, what else did he need to do for people to take into consideration of what he did and avoid sin
.
In a way I liked how this story was written since it had more dialogue and sounded more like a story that someone would tell you. The story itself was interesting since his own life and sins are basically described and told by himself in his tale.
For which, and that anon, lay dead these two.
such a fast ending to the tale, i'm not surprised coming from the pardoner though considering that he doesn't give or tell much for nothing in return(money) so I think that to who ever he was telling the tale to they didn't give him that much money or it could just mean that he likes his stories to be short and fast to go on into the next one.
This poison is so violent and strong.”
It is a certain death
Put in his thought that he should poison buy 560 With which he might kill both his fellows; aye,
I find it ironic how at the beginning all three of them pledged that they would die for each other if necessary when facing Death. (Line 416) so for them to try to kill each other to get more money just shows how greedy they are just like the Pardoner mentions throughout the story.
I’d rather die 330 Than you with gamblers like to them ally.
Chilon would rather die than be an ally with people that gamble, which shows how terrible gambling was seen as.
wretchedness
a state of unhappiness
Nay! I will drink good liquor of the vine And have a pretty wench in every town.
He will live his best life even if that means taking away money from the most poorest people in town including widows and their children.
“But briefly my intention I’ll express; I preach no sermon, except for covetousness.
He does not do anything unless he gets something in return
Which are crammed full of rags, aye, and of bones; Relics are these, as they think, every one.
looks are deceiving
‘Radix malorum est cupiditas.’
based on the introduction that I read I can already tell that this line will most likely show up multiple times.
And Arcita before he could beware Was pitched upon the ground, upon his head, And lay there, moving not, as he were dead,
how ironic
aghast
terrified
To send down love and peace between those two, 1460 And turn their hearts away from me:
she prays that they leave her alone and find love somewhere else. I would understand her since she never really knew them or wanted them in the first place.
Then he shall have Emilia to wive
so does Emily even like any of them ? I mean they both have only seen her and love her because of her beauty but have they actually spoken to her? I find it weird how Arcita and Palomon just loved her instantly and get to fight to decide who ends up with her but she has no saying in any of this.
All armed, except their heads,
their body is protected but their heads are not which I find really weird.
And therefore, since I know well all love’s pain, And know how sorely it can man constrain, As one that has been taken in the net, 960 I will forgive your trespass, and forget,
He forgave both of them since he as well has suffered and knows the pain that love causes. I wonder what the duke went through for him to comprehend.
But slay me first, for sacred charity; But slay my fellow here, as well, with me. 865 Or slay him first; for though you learn it late, This is your mortal foe, Arcita- wait!- That from the land was banished, on his head. And for the which he merits to be dead. For this is he who came unto your gate, 870 Calling himself Philostrates- nay, wait!- Thus has he fooled you well this many a year, And you have made him your chief squire, I hear:
I find it funny how he said to kill him first but also told the duke about Arcita to ensure that even if he gets killed neither of them are able to have Emily.
And briefly either he would lose his life, Or else win Emily to be his wife; This is the gist of his intention plain.
If he doesn't ends up with Emily he rather be dead.
He found employment with a chamberlain Was serving in the house of Emily;
he finds a way to be closer to her
To Athens shall you wend; For all your woe is destined there to end.”
if he goes back to Athens he will no longer feel unhappy
And finally, at his request and prayer, And that without a coin of ransom paid, Duke Theseus released him out of shade, Freely to go where’er he wished, and go
Arcita had friends that eventually helped him get out of prison, it makes me wonder how powerful Pirithous was to let him get out considering that Arcita was supposed to stay there until he died.
Palamon envies Arcite because he believes, with freedom, he will pursue Emely
in a way neither of them can have her but they both envy themselves because they believe they have an advantage over each other
“that you will take me for your wife; For well you know that I have saved your life. If this be false, say nay, upon your fay!”
Just like she told the knight that women desire to have control over their husbands she is basically doing that since he can't say no to her since he promised
He told more evil than the mind can think.
Im guessing she couldn't handle all the things her husband would read and say aloud of women and is how she ended up half deaf by trying to make him stop reading and disrespecting women that way.
And with my kerchief covered up my face;
she used her clothing to cover up how little sorrow she had towards her fourth husband's death.
“Dear wife, go where you like best, 325 Amuse yourself, I will believe no tales; You’re my wife Alis true, and truth prevails.”
I feel like if you make the commitment to marry someone you should trust them to go anywhere and trust in them and not in anyone else, because at the end you did choose that person and just like she said husbands should allow their wives to do what they want and trust them since they are married.
For three of them were good and two were bad. The three were good men and were rich and old.
im guessing that the three husbands that she had that were good would give her everything and the only reason why she had another husband was because they kept dying due to their age
I’ll not delay, a husband I will get Who shall be both my debtor and my thrall And have his tribulations therewithal Upon his flesh, the while I am his wife.
I wonder if that is why she has had so many husbands , I feel like in a way she has found a way to get rid of them in order to find the husband that she desires
Knight twelve months and one day
a year and a day just like in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
has been married five times
since in the introduction it mentions that she inherited her husband's wealth I wonder what she did in order to inherit all that wealth since she had no children.
I sent her to test you,
the green knight finally shows who he really was and tells Gawain that he is not worthy of being a knight and that all this time he was also being tested by the green knight's wife.
But Gawain glanced at the grim blade sideways,
he moved , he didn't want to get killed
smite
kill
you have timed your travel as true man should.
he acknowledges that Gawain planned his time wisely to get to the Green Chapel as he promised and was not late
What!
onomatopoeia
This is a chapel of mischance – bad luck it betide! It is the most cursed church that ever I came to.’
based on the appearance of the chapel he believes its the chapel that he has been looking for considering that it seems to give out bad vibes and seems to be a place where he could live his last moments since he will be killed
he was eager to gallop, that proud horse then.
Even his horse is excited, both of them are determined to finally meet up with the green knight and end everything
80
He is about to finally go look for the green knight
sojourn
temporary place to stay
He welcomed her worthily with noble cheer;
He knew he was soon to be killed by the green knight and just wanted to be happy on his last days
Your are welcome to my body, Your pleasure to take all; I must by necessity your servant be, and shall.’
she is giving herself to Sir Gawain , I feel like this also shows how important he was seen as to the point where even women would just give themselves up
for to counsel the knight, with care in their hearts.
How ironic that they all show up to support him and counsel him but a year before none of them wanted to go against the green Knight and much less accept his offer
Then thinks Gawain full soon, of his wearisome voyage.
since Gawain knew this day will finally come , he could of looked and payed attention to the nature throughout the year knowing that it could be his last time seeing every season which is why the seasons are described in really vivid detail.
higher than any in the house by a head and more
since he is taller than everyone and appears to be strong and fit , his sole appearance makes the other knights in the room feel small next to him ? maybe thats why no one wanted to go against him and throw the first blow because they fear of what will happen when the blow is returned.
He abases himself before his foe, and cries for mercy
if he doesn't devours humans like the other werewolves what has he been feeding on? however I think he just got tired of hiding and wanted to go back home so he decided to risk his own life to go back.
Now, therefore, put the dame in a sure place, and question her straitly, so that she may tell—if perchance she knows thereof—for what reason this Beast holds her in such mortal hate
They are taking the werewolf's side and making the lady speak about why the beast is only attacking her
Bisclavaret marked his foe the moment he stood within the hall. He ran towards him, and seized him with his fangs,
it shows how much he still loved her since instead of going for her he goes for the man since he is jealous.
Many a time the swan went upon his journey, for however strictly the lady was held of her husband, there was none who had suspicion of a bird.
that is really surprising that after 20 years they never noticed that the bird would come and go .
, in such a fashion that none shall know of our meeting.
just like in Launfal they don't want their encounters to be known I wonder if it was because of certain rules that they might of have. Maybe marriage/relationship rules that they had to follow?
Let now thy barons look boldly upon my face, and deal justly in this quarrel between the Queen and me.”
I wonder if this is what she wanted all along? could it be possible that she was hoping this would happen so that her beauty would be compared to the Queen's ?
Thereat the King waxed marvellously wrathful, and swore a great oath that he would set Launfal within a fire, or hang him from a tree, if he could not deny this thing, before his peers.
does that mean that Launfal is going to have to prove that he is in fact with someone and show who it is? that would mean that his promise would break unless he decides to not reveal who it is. Then that would mean that the Queen would kill him?
If you but lift your eyes you may see where her tent is spread.”
is that how they found him ? 4 sentences back someone asked how they were able to find him if he was near a river. I think they saw him from the tent that they mention and then walked towards him.
They placed in the barrow rings and jewels, All such ornaments as erst in the treasure War-mooded men had won in possession:
even if the burials were different , Beowulf's and his fathers burial were both similar since they were both adorned with jewels.
fully he knew then He orders an iron shield to be made from That wood from the forest was helpless to aid him, him, wood is useless. 30 Shield against fire.
the wood shield that saved him from dying when he fought the mother of Grendel was no longer useless and needed something stronger to go against the dragon
To each of the earlmen, when to Æschere’s head they Came on the cliff.
The mother of Grendel did the same that Beowulf did when he placed Grendel's hand in the palace . What the men felt when they saw the head of Aeschere is what Grendel's mother felt.
Grendel from thenceward Must flee and hide him in the fen-cliffs and marshes,
What Danemen wasn't able to do with several warriors , Beowulf was able to do alone. He made Grendel fear him and he is not trying to hide and get as far as possible from Beowulf.
Nearer he strode then, the stout-hearted warrior Snatched as he slumbered, seizing with hand-grip
Beowulf sees Grendel devouring a man , since he is the only one awake when Grendel makes an appearance
welkin
the sky
Not to any one else have I ever entrusted, But thee and thee only, the hall of the Danemen,
Beowulf is now in charge of Danemen and has high expectations set on him.
bairn
a child
The holy Creator usward sent him, To West-Dane warriors, I ween, for to render ’Gainst Grendel’s grimness gracious assistance: I shall give to the good one gift-gems for courage. 15 Hasten to bid them hither to speed them, To see assembled this circle of kinsmen; Tell them expressly they’re welcome in sooth to The men of the Danes.”
Hrothgar accepted Beowulf right away and even welcomed him with gifts , he believes that he is a really strong man and was that it was his destiny to be sent there.
Long was the season: King Hrothgar’s agony and suspense Twelve-winters’ time torture suffered last 12 years. The friend of the Scyldings,
I liked how instead of the poem saying 12 years it says 12 winters because we often associate winter or coldness with bad events and for the poem to say winters and not summers it makes it look like those winters are longer and worse than any other ordinary years.
and heard I not ever 40 That a folk ever furnished a float more superbly With weapons of warfare, weeds for the battle, Bills and burnies; on his bosom sparkled Many a jewel that with him must travel On the flush of the flood afar on the current.
I think that he was adorned by many jewels and items that showed how important he was and how much respect people had towards him. The items that were used to adorn him also represented his past and what he accomplished while he was alive, such as the weapons, signaling that he was a warrior.
atheling
prince
Surely I see not how I should keep My heart from sinking,
even if he wanted to feel better he doesn't know to stop feeling sorrow.
great the noise of the multitude, many a meadhall full of festivity, until Fate the mighty changed that. Far and wide the slain perished, days of pestilence came, death took all the brave men away;
This reminds me of the current situation that we are in right now , you could see people all around the world laughing and having a great time and now due to the corona virus it has a changed and many people die daily.
the work of giants is decaying.
he saw humans as giants , a form of admiration and respect I suppose for the building that was created by them.
There are loving friends alive on the earth; they have their bed;
she saw the lord as a friend and she acknowledges that other people can actually be happy and have what they desire but she doesn't have that happiness or comfort anymore and all she can do now is think about what she used to have.
Do you hear, Eadwacer? A wolf is carrying our wretched whelp to the forest,
I wonder if Eadwacer is actually his real name and she is only comparing him to the wolf in the forest. Wulf is the same as Wolf. I believe she is comparing him to the wolf since wolves are always fear and dangerous and maybe he was exiled due to something he did and she hear the wolf and compared his life to the wolf as well as her sorrow for him and not having him close to her.
That went away, this also may.
Theres a repetition of this line in almost every stanza ( a refrain)
is an incomplete poem
I haven't read the poem yet since I'm reading the summary however, I wonder if it was intended to be an incomplete poem just like the poet describes the city that was destroyed to show how similar his poem was compared to the destroyed city that couldn't be enjoyed anymore.
Exeter Book
it is also known as the Codex Exoniensis