A monk is a man who has dedicated his live to religion, partly by giving up some aspects of regular, worldly life. Many monks live together in a religious community. To a greater or lesser extent, a monk has chosen to leave society and devote his life to prayer and service. What is a monk …
Main characters Name Portrayed by Occupation/Status Adrian Monk Tony Shalhoub SFPD police detective; now private consultant Sharona Fleming Bitty Schram Monk’s former nurse and assistant (1998–2004) Captain Leland Stottlemeyer Ted Levine SFPD police captain: Robbery and Homicide Division What characteristics best describe the monk? He is rebellious, ignores rules, and lives and controls his own …
Of the Monk’s physical appearance, we learn that he is fat, bald, and greasy, with eyes that roll in his head. In medieval physiognomy, the practice of drawing conclusions about someone’s character from their physical appearance, rolling eyes like this might be a sign of impatience and lust for food and women. How is the …
Unlike the Friar or the Monk, who fail to practice what they preach, the Parson lives the Gospel he teaches by being holy and virtuous in all things, giving to the poor while he himself lives a life of poverty, and visiting his widely-spaced parishioners, rain or shine. What do Parsons do? Use the noun …
Examples of Literary Conflict in “The Miller’s Tale” Absolon decides to take his revenge on Alisoun for sticking her rear end out of the window, instead of her mouth, for him to kiss. What is the conflict of the Miller’s tale? Nicholas and Alisoun begin an affair, and Absolon courts Alisoun unsuccessfully. Obviously, Alisoun’s role …
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Portugal, originally a part of the Kingdom of León, was an example of a feudal society, according to Marc Bloch. Portugal has its roots in a feudal state in northern Iberia, the County of Portugal, established in 868 within the Kingdom of Asturias. What are the 3 social groups from the feudal system? Medieval writers …
The main moral point of the story is about helping people you can, especially if you have the means to do so. It is a lesson about love and heartbreak, but the importance lies in the kindness that Canace had when she went out of her way to help and comfort an animal in pain. …
The parson’s nose is the tail end of a chicken where the spine ends and the tail feathers start. Our free range parson’s noses are soft, juicy and full of flavour. They’re great skewered and grilled as a tasty snack, and are particularly popular in many parts of Asia. Why is it called the Parson …
What is another word for feudal? outdated mediaevalUK obsolete prehistoric obsolescent antediluvian old anachronistic mossy clunky What is feudal in simple words? Feudalism was a system in which people were given land and protection by people of higher rank, and worked and fought for them in return. What type of word is feudal? Feudal is …
Initially, a squire served as a knight’s apprentice. Later, a village leader or a lord of the manor might come to be known as a “squire”, and still later, the term was applied to members of the landed gentry. Who is called squire? Squire is a British term for a country landowner or gentleman. You …
