Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty Mentor
Christine Cooper-Rompato
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
This research explores the relationship between Marie de France’s Laustic with Ovid’s renditions of Pyramus and Thisbe and Procne and Philomela. The goal is to discuss how the changes Marie de France makes to these tales showcases the shift in the purpose of literature towards social commentary, as well as the contrasting mpresentations of medieval and Greco-Roman audiences. Marie de France criticizes the ideal of courtly love by drawing upon Pyramus and Thisbe to highlight the lack of true passion between her lovers; this is furthered by destroying any pity for her lovers by alluding to Procne and Philomela. This helps set the stage for later authors to subvert ancient tragedies to suit their own social commentaries. Dr. Cooper-Rompato (English Department) would like to recommend this paper as part of a panel on medieval literature.
Location
Room 101
Start Date
4-12-2018 1:30 PM
End Date
4-12-2018 2:45 PM
Love, Loss, and Laustic
Room 101
This research explores the relationship between Marie de France’s Laustic with Ovid’s renditions of Pyramus and Thisbe and Procne and Philomela. The goal is to discuss how the changes Marie de France makes to these tales showcases the shift in the purpose of literature towards social commentary, as well as the contrasting mpresentations of medieval and Greco-Roman audiences. Marie de France criticizes the ideal of courtly love by drawing upon Pyramus and Thisbe to highlight the lack of true passion between her lovers; this is furthered by destroying any pity for her lovers by alluding to Procne and Philomela. This helps set the stage for later authors to subvert ancient tragedies to suit their own social commentaries. Dr. Cooper-Rompato (English Department) would like to recommend this paper as part of a panel on medieval literature.