Boiardi.+Tony

My name is Tony Boiardi. I am a Junior here at FSU, studying Professional Writing and Journalism with a minor in music. I honestly would have preferred majoring in music, but Fitchburg sadly does not offer such a major. As far as British Literature goes, whenever it came down to literature as a whole, I never cared where it was written or who it was written by. I generally want the work to speak for itself. As a class, I guess this will broaden my knowledge of the subject, and subsequently I won't feel so bloody awkward the next time I am in the company of British scholars.
 * __Introduction to me/ Feelings on British Literature__**


 * __Evolution through the Ages__**

Every war that countries goes through will always cause a technological advancement, strides in the arts; such as art like paintings and art like literature. I'm referring to wars like the Hundred Years war, War of the Roses, etc. Transcending the medieval period to the modern era held many figures who stopped thinking with the church, and began thinking with reason. Subsequently great strides in science were also accomplished.

__**The Canterbury Rapper**__ This rap was the epitome of what I hate about trying to be creative and educational. The rap insisted on itself in an arrogant attempt at recreating the stereotypical hip hop attitude, yet keeping it very PG. It wound up sounding very childish to me. I appreciate trying to connect to a more modern era while informing those of the fabulous scripture of Chaucer, but the style and way he set about it is more likely to drive people away than it will have them paying for the CD.


 * Why is 'The Miller's Tale' a fabilaux/farce?**

Well first off, The Miller's tale is a satire of the Knight's tale, told beforehand. Chaucer uses satire to comment on courtly love, relationships, and just a little bit on the church as well. The Miller tells of two love triangles, involving 4 people: John; Alison; Absolon; and Nicholas. There is humor in the style of writing, which is a hint towards a farce. There wouldn't be comical phrases and hilarious, chaotic anal branding at the hands of a jealous "lover." The tale ends on Alison, whom I believe to be the worst of the antagonists, getting away without any harm or moralistic justice befalling her. This is not a serious tale. There is no moral. It's a farce that is not intended to be taken seriously.

__**Courtly Love (Note that is 'Courtly', not 'Courtney")**__ I find it particularly interesting that a man could bring a woman to court over lack of motivation to be in a relationship. In a modern world, that would be so very ridiculous. Could you imagine reading the news and finding out that I sued Kiera Knightley because she wouldn't go out on a date with me? I'd open to that section and finish the article.

__ Thoughts about being an actor/actress: __ I’ve always been involved in my high school’s theater productions, be it as a character in the play, or stage management. I think to actually be an actor, there is far more work that goes into than most people think. To truly prepare for a role, you might have to submerse yourself in that lifestyle to emulate the character sincerely, or spend hours researching elements of the character.

**Final Paper**

For this final paper, I have decide to analyze the connections between Beowulf and the modern-day superhero; pyshcological needs for the existence of the superhero; and how that need has been prevolent in all annals of time and culture, including British literature.

**Source for the Final Essay** "Super Psychology: The Attraction of the Superhero." //Helping Psychology//. Argosy University, 02 Nov. 2008. Web. 05 May 2011. .