The Renaissance completely changed how man viewed himself, which is apparent in the artwork, literature and scientific advances of the time. ... The emphasis on the individual during the Renaissance is reflected in literature as well. ... Everyman's thoughts, in Document B, were consumed by their "Heaven-King" and the "general reckoning" (Document B). ... In conclusion, the Renaissance gave man a new perspective on themselves, which was apparent in the differences between medieval art, literature and scientific belief and those of the Renaissance. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Aside from art, literature is also one of the major changes between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. In Document B, we look at an excerpt from the English play, "Everyman." ... On the other hand, "Everyman" focuses on how we walk foolishly and powerlessly into our eternal graves. ...

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• Grade Level: High School