this is the place where miguel cervantes was held captive by the burbury pirates for 5yrs
algiers
also known as “El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote of la mancha”
don quixote
“El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote of la mancha”
The Ingenious Gentlemen Don Quixote of la mancha
written between 1605 and 1615
originally written in spanish
theme of don quixote
"do good things in the world and be a hero" or "chivalry"
humurous or seemingly ridiculous; appears to be light and funny yet contains a degree of seriousness
satire
satire in latin is "satura" meaning "dish filled with mixed fruits"
knigt errant; read many books of chivalry as a result he lost his wits
alonso quixano or quesada (don quixote)
this is where don quixote lives
la mancha (spanish village)
a farmer and don quixotes's satire
sancho panza
dulcinea del toboso also known as "aldonza lorenzo"
farm girl that don quixotes's fixates on
dulcinea del toboso
5 steps of knighthood
Step 1 : The right connections
Step 2 : Upbringing
Step 3 : The page
Step 4 : The squire
Step 5 : The Knight
page is also referred to as a ‘varlet’ meaning a little vassal
it was the duty of the page to wait at table, care for the lord’s clothes and assist them dressing, and they are also expected to act as servants to the ladies of the court or castle her served in
page was provided with a uniform of the colours and livery of the lord
knight” derives from Anglo Saxon word “Cnith” meaning “boy” or “page boy”
the age of 7yrs old a young boy would be brought up in the home of his parent
learn about the basic good manners and to understand the role of the knight,chivalry and loyalty to his liege lord
step 2: upbringing
games would be played mimicking the role of a knight, toys would include wooden sword and shield
knights generally come from a noble, or wealthy family
step 1: the right connections
servant to a knight during the middle ages
squire
the role of a squire was one of the most important steps to knighthood and started when a page reached the age of 14yrs old
their duty is to learn about chivalry, the roles of heraldry,horsemanship, and practice the use of the weapon and the skills required of a knight; it was also their duty to enter into the social life of the castle and learn country
squire
squire served in his role for 7yrs and became knight at the age of 21
the steps of knighthood were completed and symbolized in the order of the ceremony
step 5: the knight
the culmination of the ceremony was when a knight was dubbed and the words “arise, Sir Knight” were attered