Medieval society was conditioned by a rigid equilibrium of religious and cultural standards as well as being status and hierarchically conscious. There were boundaries within society and established orders, this order demarcated what was accepted and what was not. The complex social and cultural values of the Middle Ages had far reaching significance for ‘outsiders.’ Nonconformism threatened the security of those that did conform. The medieval world was not one homogenous group. ‘Outsiders’ is a questionable concept and to a certain extent largely a matter of perspective. In medieval discourse ‘outsider’ status was given to those who were the binary opposite to the norm or lived in contradistinction to ones own cultural identity whether it
Before reading Julie Kerr’s examination into the curious, and perilous dangers that were faced within monastic wall, it would be natural to assume that this is a topic that needs no investigation. This presumption is quickly overturned within the brief, but completely entertaining, Health and Safety in the Medieval Monasteries of Britain. Kerr dives into the world of these monks, and gives us a small glimpse into the many hazards that they faced throughout their work. Not only does Kerr’s work give an amusing look into the incidences and accidents within monastic life, but also demonstrated the fragility of life within Medieval Britain regardless of vocation. Kerr divides these into categories of discussion such as, incidents of self-affliction, construction accidents, and simple missteps, but all show that within Medieval Britain, there were many dangers outside of the routinely researched plagues and epidemics.
In S.E. Hinton’s story, The Outsiders, group identity is so important that sometimes people overshadow their own identity. In our generation it is kind of the same way to some people, for instance people sometimes act and dress differently around the popular kids to fit in. While at home they do their normal routine and stay true to themselves. This is so important to the story for many reasons. It is also really important to kids this age in 2017.
Alexis Hernandez Alexis Ramirez Mrs. Kartouch 8 English GATE 1 20 March 2023 Connections Through Themes Literature enlightens human beings about profound life lessons and the complexities of human interactions. In the fictional novel, The Outsiders, by S.E Hinton, the protagonist, Ponyboy Curtis, undergoes a multitude of traumatic experiences that change his life forever. Through elaborate direct and indirect characterization and symbolism, S.E. Hinton develops many universal themes. Preserving childhood innocence, stereotypes and biases, and the Human Condition are among the most significant themes that the author wants readers to learn from and apply in life. Childhood innocence is one of the most precious things that a young person has,
Comparative Analysis The Wednesday Wars, by Gary D. Schmidt, and The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, both take place in the 1960s. When analyzing the two novels, one can compare and contrast the social inequalities racism, classism, and bullying. These inequities enhance the reader’s understanding of how society is separated. While racism is present in The Wednesday Wars, the subject is not present in The Outsiders.
Many young adult novels are full of memorable charters. Many charters face obstacles and hardship and change due to it. At the beginning of S.E. Hinton’s Novel The Outsiders Dally is hard, cold, and unbreakable. however, at the end of the story, his emotions overcome him because of what he went through.
Upon reading his description of glorious medieval Europe, a French peasant could almost be talked out of rebelling. “...that generous loyalty to rank and sex, that proud submission, that dignified obedience, that
This novel by S.E Hinton, The Outsiders shows a crucial point that everybody is special in some way and should be known as who they are individuality not as a group. The Outsiders is a book that describes 2 gangs , the luxurious Socs, and the hoodlum Greasers. While they have conflicts with each other, the protaganist, Ponyboy, finds his identity outside of the gang. The important message of the story is that everyone has a unique personality that are developed by being in a group of people away from home, this identity can shape anyone’s way of life and the path they may take in the future. First of all, Socs and greasers have a trademark that showed who was part of their gang, Socs are know for Mustangs, Madras, and leather jackets;
Therefore, the medieval peasant was plunged in a state of unprecedented and unexpected demand, a change that over shook Europe’s society to its
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman. A dreamer is a person who thinks about hard long term goals. Dreamers want so much in life that it might be hard to achieve, but they still try to achieve them.
Patrick Granfors Mrs. Collins English 9 22 January 2015 Analytical Essay for The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton In The Outsiders, by S.E. Hilton, we go to a time where gangs remain dominant and run the streets. S.E. Hinton tells us about two enemy gangs. The Socs, one of the many provocative gang groups, kids who live lavish lives and get away with the crimes they commit because they look clean cut and look like good innocent kids on the outside.
There are comparisons and contrast in the movie and the book “The Outsiders”. For example in both when Ponyboy and Johnny run away from after killing Bob they go on the train to the abandoned church in both. They are similar because in the story and movie Johnny kills bob then runs away with Pony. They go to Dally where he gave them a pistol and told them to jump on the train and get off at the second stop Windrixville and go to the abandoned church on top of jay mountain. Another example of similarities between both is they still have all the main characters in the greaser gang.
Life is full of choices, choices here and choice there. some are small like what you’ll have for breakfast and others are big like whether you’ll finish high school. But are they really your choices? Are people really in charge of their life like they claim to be ? A statistic shows that 40% of children in America are raised without a father and 50% of children have experienced divorce by the age of 18.
Through their selection by inheritance, their training, and their respected position, courtiers helped sustain the nobility as the preeminent social class in medieval Europe. One’s status as a courtier was either bought or handed down. When one courtier died his kin would take his place. With enough money, one could even buy his way into the position,which was desirable to many who were rich but did not feel as though their position in society was good enough. Even with all of these ways of becoming a courtier, there was still a possibility an applicant could be turned down for the job.
“Serfs in the Middle Ages.” Serfs in the Middle Ages | Middle Ages, The Finer Times, www.thefinertimes.com/Middle-Ages/serfs-in-the-middle-ages.html. - Linda, Alchin. “Middle Ages for Kids.” Middle Ages, Mar. 2015, www.lordsandladies.org/. - Newman, Simon.
A main difference between medieval England and Continental Europe, then, was the emergence of the independent yeoman class. The social mobility that the yeoman peasant traditionally enjoyed continued on into Georgian society. So did that of the gentry. Out in the country inns of the shires, gentleman farmers conversed openly with richer labouring yeomen.