The following essay is going to discuss how far Christine de Pizan´s and Guillaume de Lorris perception of women and chivalry differ. In order to demonstrate their differing perspectives I will refer to the documents we have discussed during the seminar and secondary reading material. In general it can be said that Christine de Pizan was internally driven because she saw it as her duty to undermine the clerical point of view on women. She stood up for equal education for both of the sexes. (Cherewatuk, Wiethaus: p 3) whereas Guillaum de Lorris represented a rather conservative approach he saw women as sexual objects and inferior to men. This famous quotation states his stand on women with this obvious sexual allegory, “There were small, tight buds, some a little larger, and some of another size that were approaching their season and were ready to open” (Lorris, Jean De Meun: l. 52-53)
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Women and Chivalry: Christine de Pizan and Guillaume de Lorris
- Introduction
- Christine de Pizan's View of Women
- Guillaume de Lorris's View of Women
- Christine de Pizan's Critique of Guillaume de Lorris
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explore the contrasting perceptions of women and chivalry held by Christine de Pizan and Guillaume de Lorris. It will analyze their differing perspectives by examining their works and drawing on secondary sources.
- The portrayal of women in medieval literature and culture
- The concept of chivalry and its relationship to women
- The role of education and reason in shaping societal views
- The influence of religious and moral beliefs on perceptions of gender
- The impact of these perspectives on the social and cultural landscape
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Introduces the essay's purpose and the focus on contrasting viewpoints of women and chivalry by Christine de Pizan and Guillaume de Lorris.
- Christine de Pizan's View of Women: Discusses Christine de Pizan's advocacy for women's education and her critique of misogynistic views, highlighting her stand against clerical bias.
- Guillaume de Lorris's View of Women: Examines Guillaume de Lorris's portrayal of women as sexual objects and inferior to men, illustrating his conservative approach through his work.
- Christine de Pizan's Critique of Guillaume de Lorris: Analyzes Christine de Pizan's criticism of Guillaume de Lorris's misogynistic representation of women, particularly focusing on his views on love, marriage, and the relationship between sexes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay explores key themes related to medieval literature, gender roles, chivalry, and the representation of women in society. The focus centers on the contrasting perspectives of Christine de Pizan and Guillaume de Lorris, highlighting their views on education, morality, and the concept of love. Important terms include "misogyny," "chivalry," "Roman de la Rose," "femininity," and "androgyny."
- Citation du texte
- Otto Möller (Auteur), 2013, Women and Chivalry. Christine de Pizan and Guillaume de Lorris, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/459780
