ABSTRACT: This article examines women in medieval English literature through the lens of the various ways in which women were represented in the literature of the time to understand their gender bodies and themselves as writers. Aristotle's philosophy that women were more involved in problems had an impact on women in medieval literature. This concept of leadership was influenced by the changing nature of women-owned property in late medieval England and became more difficult as women became more or less a custom. Finally, the representation of literature is influenced by the important role of women in the creation and use of literature.
Character Tropes Of Women In English Literature:
During the medieval period, women were treated as second-class citizens and their needs were always put in the background. They are seen as cheating, sexist, innocent or incompetent. For this reason, women are often prevented from reaching positions of power or making their voices heard; Despite the lack of recognition and oppression, women appeared in medieval literature in many forms in many professions. Some tropes support the idea that women are inferior and inferior to men, such as the Madonna representing weak and frail women, or the Mother who devotes her life to her family, especially her husband. However, some archetypes break society's rules and represent the "trickster" or "witch" who breaks tradition and stands out, revealing the quality of wisdom, menace, and power. In medieval literature, the Virgin Mary is often the voice of reason. He is the thinker, the source, and the guide (in the sense of directing the actor onto the path God has determined for him). It is the virgin's first duty to tell the heroes what God has prepared for them. He tries to ensure that the heroes continue their mission. She is often described as beautiful and elegant. Although the Virgin Mary is often a secondary or even minor character in medieval literature, she is very important to the story. It is something that is respected and protected throughout the story. Even if he is in trouble, the author does not physically harm him, usually just letting him sleep or sealing him off until the hero comes to save him. In Spencer's The Faerie Queene, Oona is the divine princess whom the Red Cross Knight must protect during his journey. She appears to be riding a donkey "whiter than snow, but whiter" alongside the Knight of the Red Cross. We all know that white is a symbol of purity, and being whiter than it actually is helps us understand how pure it is. Further reading, "She was pure and innocent in life and in every beautiful story, like that lamb of royal blood" (783), indicating that Una received her virtue from her king. In the story, Oona left the warrior in the forest, preventing him from falling and looking for something else to do: "Be sure,' said Lady Milder, 'and be not hasty. Cause evil at once: fear lurks, this place unknown and desolate In the medieval period a woman's most important her role is mother or child and her first priority is children, whether she is rich or not. The role of women in society is often compared to the role written in the Bible. In real life, women are neglected and abused because the Bible says it should be and religion is taken very seriously. Although the Virgin Mary is the opposite of Eve and is considered good, Eve, the author of original sin, is often cited as the justification that women should be restrained and obeyed. She did her best to support the men of her family, and as Alixe Bovey said, "Just as rural women assist their husbands in their work, so urban women assist their fathers and husbands in various arts and crafts". Everything a woman can do to improve a man's life. Women are loyal to their husbands and families. The best and most important thing a woman can do is to raise a racially appropriate son, because men are truly tribal. Rich women who become mothers do not give birth directly to children; Even though raising children is still the most important job at home. Men are still in control, especially as C.N Trueman noted that "in a wealthy family it was important to produce a male heir." Poor women need to have more children, preferably sons, in order to create jobs for their husbands. It all comes down to the importance of men and women helping men and helping men in society.
Women of Literature
The Literary Discourse In Medieval England:
Medieval English literature shows that medieval women had a negative relationship between women and medieval literature. The reason for the best woman is determined by literary culture, as are Old Western philosophical and religious counterfactuals. Medieval English literature continued the literary tradition of its predecessors in asserting and asserting a place for women in society. The representation of women in Middle English can be considered a reflection of women's roles and status in society. Middle English began with the Norman Conquest, the most important Medieval English literature shows that medieval women had a negative relationship between women and medieval literature. The reason for the best woman is determined by literary culture, as are Old Western philosophical and religious counterfactuals. Medieval English literature continued the literary tradition of its predecessors in asserting and asserting a place for women in society. The representation of women in Middle English can be considered a reflection of women's roles and status in society. Middle English began with the Norman Conquest, the most important event in English history, and lasted until the Renaissance. The Normans were influenced by the French language and culture. In 1066, the Norman King William the Conqueror defeated King Harold and the Normans settled in England and brought western culture. Western philosophy is presented by women. Middle English continues to exemplify many works that describe women's role in society and examine gender. For example, the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English literature, dealt with the issue of women being inferior to men, representing his perspective on women. The Canterbury Tales tells of a woman from the story of the marriage of the Lady of Bath. She defines herself as an archetype influenced by the discourse created by Western culture about women. Also, "Who painted the picture of the beaten lion?" exemplifies the question.
"Who painted the Leon, tell me who? By God, if wommen hadden writen stories As clerks han within oratories They wolde han writen of men more wickednesse Than al the merk of Adam may redresse.” (Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, William Caxton, 1476, line: 693) Medieval England to., and the exact opposite of modern male/female stereotypes.
Men and women as represented in Medieval English and Society:
In the traditional era, "classical" heroes are male, violent, and violent; There is an ideal sense of etiquette, society and morality in the medieval period and literature. The damsel in distress, the maiden, the good wife, and the lord of the manor provide the hero with reasons for heroism. Interdependence is present in the romances of both epic and medieval literature. The male hero is defined by himself, his purpose, and his victory. Because a girl is defined by the role society gives her. The works examined are epics in which women do not play leading roles, but only in supporting roles. These characters are important to the story and sometimes give it power. These symbols also served as examples of appropriate behavior in medieval society. From the beginning of Lancelot's story, women play an important role. In his introduction, Chrétien de Troyes told the audience that the work was created in accordance with the wishes of his patron, the Countess of Champagne. Chrétien said that the story was the idea of his boss, the Countess and that the information she provided was the driving force of the story. There were very few women writers, and most of those who wrote were church-related.
In the early Middle Ages, women had very limited roles in literature and society. The characters in The Lady of the Bath, Dido, and The Troubled established a strong connection between Middle-English women and literature. Neither Dido nor Criseyde is willing to challenge the narrative's bias. Instead, they accept what is preached about them. They accepted the religion and people were oppressed from the book. In the epic poem Beowulf, men and women are always assigned roles that reflect their reality. The behavior of male and female characters is slightly different from that in the medieval palace or village. Many European countries have a deeply ingrained traditional hierarchy. There is gender recognition in literature and reality; McLaughlin writes: "Exploring the relationship between gender and women's stories and the reality of human behavior reveals the confusion between gender and the female fabric."
Perceptions of Feminism in Medieval European Culture:
Medieval literature and history are still a young subject in education, while men's literature and history are in good standing. As research matures Many documents have emerged in academic studies showing that women play a more important role than previously thought. Female soldiers appeared at the end of the eleventh century. McLaughlin discusses this, noting that "historians often record the activities of female soldiers but rarely mention them." A beautiful face is a sign of morality, an ugly face is a sign of morality. But even beautiful women can be dangerous because they can encourage men to commit sexual crimes. As Liz Herbert McAvoy said, "The body is not always good for salvation... The body eventually turns into women, and their bodies are very dangerous. And that's why this body is not just visible from the outside. Because beauty is a gift from the outside. It's God's way of healing it or Trying to beautify it may show that pride exists. "A beauty product like this shows the great pride that a woman who strives to be more beautiful than she appears is among the Luciferians." Thus, "the medieval body formed the basis of a system of classification into categories such as age, health, sex, and purity, which were fixed by creating categories such as shame and sex." Self-expression is an outward sign of inner morality, values, and status. These features are "childlike", such as big eyes, small waist, smooth skin, white teeth, small ears and nose. This pattern can be found in early Latin texts and in the Old Testament Song of Solomon.
Conclusion:
Women's social life changed dramatically in the Middle Ages. A woman is dependent on her husband or someone else. Meanwhile, male relatives appeared. Because they could not access education, they benefited from classes that were used to harm both themselves and the country.