1. The Book of the Duchess and Other Poems
Analysis Burying the body of a relative with proper rites was a recurring theme in classical literature (such as in Sophocles' play Antigone), so it was not surprising that Ovid would make it part of the story of Seys and Alcyone. ... Therefore, the living were required to treat the dead properly, and the prevention of survivors from doing so was the instigation of dramatic crisis in many works of classical literature. ... Here Chaucer shows off his knowledge of classical literature, mentioning two major instances of dream-visions among the ancients. ... Chaucer has now established hi...
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- Grade Level: High School