https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp The role of Christianity within several different English works, and how it was a prevalent theme of several author's works or in the author's lives. en-us 2022-12-06 23:43:45 UTC 2025-11-09 18:47:12 UTC hello@padlet.com w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411405555 Judith, an epic poem of Medieval times, told the story of the cunning woman Judith, and how she was empowered by God. The biblical references in Judith re quite apparent, and  might even imply that the warriors on the opposite side of Judith would be destined for Hell. "And gnash with their teeth,-afar from God" (Part 12). This is quite parallel to "They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." Alone the "gnashing of teeth" might seem like a far stretch, but the part in the poem that says "afar from God" sounds like a place where God is not present, and as he is omnipotent, the only place this could be possible sounds like Hell. ]]> 2022-12-06 23:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411405555 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411409161 Oroonoko, written in the Neoclassism of the 18th century, told the story of a distinguished African prince, Oroonoko. He was sold into slavery and witnessed terrible acts of Europeans who said they were Christian, but did not uphold Christian values. One instance included a European saying that they would not lie because they were Christian, however they went ahead broke their promise to Oroonoko anyways. The Christians who were in the story were portrayed in a negative light, perhaps showing the contradictory statements of the Europeans from Oroonoko's perspective, and in turn bringing understanding to his more brutal actions. ]]> 2022-12-07 00:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411409161 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411414583 Paradise Lost, written in the 17th century, or the age of revolution, expanded upon the classic story of Satan, Adam, and Eve within the Garden of Eden. While the classic story in itself was clearly from Christianity, John Milton took a few creative liberties of his own. The original work in the Bible only took place in a small section of Genesis, whereas Milton's work spanned across twelve books, some of which focused on Satan more so than Adam and Eve. Milton seemed to place more blame upon Eve, instead of Adam, and focused on how they blamed one another after their sin. ]]> 2022-12-07 00:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411414583 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411429248 Beowulf, the epic poem about the hero Beowulf, was written in the Medieval times. Within the poem, there are biblical references, as well as themes. One of the more obvious Christian refences being Grendel, who was a descendant of Abel, from the story of Cain and Abel. For the biblical themes, Beowulf was the hero, essentially the chosen one supported by God, who succeeded in destroying the villain, Grendel. However, once his goals did not align with God's, he was killed by the dragon. By this point, his friend who supported him in the fight with the dragon was rewarded in the end. This showed that the one true friend could have been equated to a Christian who continued to follow God even in hardships, and how those followers would be rewarded for their perseverance. ]]> 2022-12-07 00:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411429248 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411509837 The Rape of Lock, by Alexander Pope, had a Christian background. It was written in Neoclassism in the 18th century. Since the story was satire, it innately makes fun of the drama within, as well as certain events and themes hinted within. The Rape of Lock referred to how a lock of hair had been taken away from the beautiful and vain Belinda, while simultaneously making fun of the event as she blew the instance out of proportion. Thus it was called a "rape" for the Latin word "rapere." 


]]> 2022-12-07 01:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411509837 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411558177 Written in the Tudor age, the Everyman was a poem which addressed how to get into heaven, as the everyman was greeted by death. The poem was heavily followed Christian principles, in which even goods could tarnish one's soul. Most worldly ideals typically have no place in the kingdom of heaven, as seen with "The Everyman," where out of Fellowship, Kindred, Cousin, Goods, Good Deeds, Knowledge, Beauty, Strength, Discretion, and Five Wits, only Good Deeds was the one to stay with him. He couldn't rely on himself, but only the good he has done. ]]> 2022-12-07 02:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2411558177 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2415283001 In "The Introduction" by Anne Finch in the 17th century, she told of how a poet is one after God's heart, which based on all the other scriptural references, wouldn't be a bad thing. She likely prefers this over being seen as a woman who is simply there as a fashion statement.  "Lo! the young Poet, after God’s own heart, / By Him inspired, and taught the Muses’ art,"]]> 2022-12-09 06:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2415283001 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2415377038 Christianity, or the belief of God and Jesus in the Bible, was very prevalent in English literature across time. Most works that referenced Christianity mostly did so in their themes, although there are instances where writers were more upfront in some situations by bringing God into their work in name, or by bringing in Christian principles. At other times Christianity may not be very apparent in the story, but may have had some influence on the writer's life or is merely mentioned in the stories themselves. ]]> 2022-12-09 08:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2415377038 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416181998 In fact, an article by Alex Eric Hernandez even noted that "Nowhere does it seem more pertinent, I suggest, than in episodes that conflate religious iconography with capitalist mercantilism" (572). Where Hernandez noticed Pope's use of having vain things amongst a Bible upon Belinda's toilette, which due to the nature of satire, could have been Pope mocking how the upper class are so focused upon their vanity, that their Bible's become nothing more than something sitting upon a toilette. This could also be implied due to Pope's Christian background, as he had probably seen his fair share of people who were Christian in name alone.]]> 2022-12-10 03:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416181998 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416189359 This article by Tatiana Byelkina addressed how Christianity spread throughout Britain, and changed the culture greatly. This was important because it brought about the popularity of Christianity to English Literature, despite Christians being executed in the beginning. Without the introduction of Christianity, it is unknown how different many of the works would have been, as it seemed to have been a major theme in many of the stories, as well as played a part in the writer's lives.]]> 2022-12-10 03:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416189359 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416191911 After seeing the works of several writers in different periods of English Literature, it is clear that Christianity played a role in many of their stories; either in theme, the writer's background, or in a negative light for the characters. Without the introduction of Christianity to Britain, who knows how different the literature of the Medieval times, the Tudor age, the 17th century, the 18th century, as well as how the other works would have turned out?]]> 2022-12-10 03:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416191911 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416193282 2022-12-10 03:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416193282 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416193846 2022-12-10 04:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416193846 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416194092 2022-12-10 04:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416194092 w1694365 https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416194811 2022-12-10 04:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/w1694365/utyssq76vwkihfvp/wish/2416194811