Medieval Society
Who were the three main groups in the medieval society ?
Nobles , Clergy , peasants
Who was the main character in Castle Diary?
Tobias Burgess ( page)
Who wrote the Canterbury tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
What did peasants do in the medieval society
farmed and worked in the land
What is a pilgrimage?
a journey to a sacred or religous site.
What was the role of knights in society ?
to protect the land and serve nobles & kings
What was Tobias training to become?
a knight
What is the frame story of the Canterbury Tales?
Pilgrims telling their stories on the way to the Canterbury
What determined most people's Identity in the middle ages?
birth and social class
Define "feudalism"
The social and economic system based on land ownership and service.
who has the most power in the feudal system?
the King
What does Tobias role reveal about Identity in the Middle Ages?
Identity was shaped by birth and social status
what do the different pilgrims stories reveal about the medieval identity ?
Each story reflects their class, role, and values.
men worked land or trained as knights: women managed household and sometimes land.
What theme is shared by both stories?
identity is shaped by social roles and class.
Why was the church so powerful in the Middle Ages?
it influenced education, politics and a spiritual life
What responsibilities did pages have in the castle?
Serving nobles, learning manners & training for knighthood
Why is the Knight respected in the Canterbury Tales?
He is honorable and represents the ideal knight.
Why were pilgrims important in the medieval identity?
They showed devotion and religious duty.
what does chivalry mean?
the knights code of honor , loyalty & courtesy.
What's the term for land given to a knight or noble in exchange for service ?
a fief
What does Tobias's diary reveal about daily life in the castle?
it shows strict rules, chores and hierarchy of roles.
What does Chaucer use satire for in The Canterbury Tales?
To criticize corruption and hypocrisy n medieval society
How does Castle Diary compare to The Canterbury Tales in showing the medieval identity?
Castle Diary shows daily noble life: The Canterbury shows a wide variety of social roles
How does identity then differ from identity now?
In the Middle Ages, it was fixed by class, now is more self defined