Analysis of Medieval Spanish Literature: Count Lucanor Tales
Chapter XXII: The Lion and the Bull
Count Lucanor consulted Patronio about a powerful and honest friend who seemed to be turning against him. Patronio advised him with a fable about a bull and a lion, emphasizing the importance of not losing a good friend due to false rumors.
Moral:
“For a liar’s false words, do not lose a good and helpful friend.”
Chapter XXVI: The Lying Tree
Count Lucanor expressed his concern about troublemakers and liars who were trying to harm his reputation. Patronio told him a
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This first part depicts the process of spiritual and intellectual formation of Andrés Hurtado, the protagonist. It encompasses almost the entirety of his university years. We are introduced to his family members: Don Pedro, his tyrannical and hypocritical father whom he despises; Alejandro, his older brother, a playboy and parasite whom he also despises; Pedro, for whom he feels some sympathy; Margarita, anodyne, resigned, and good;
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Vocabulary
Colors
- Blue
- Red
- White
- Yellow
- Green
Shapes
- Circle
- Square
- Triangle
- Rectangle
Numbers
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
Classroom Equipment
- Pencil
- Pen
- Rubber
- Crayons
- Pins
- Poster
Kid’s Objects
- Bottle
- Diaper
- Pee
- Poo-poo
Birthday
- Balloon
- Present
- Cake
- Candle
- Party
Christmas
- Christmas tree
- Presents
- Santa Claus
- Carols
Food and Drinks
- Water
- Cheese
- Milk
- Fish
- Coffee
Kitchen
- Pot
- Knife
- Spoon
- Oven
- Fridge
- Glass
Animals
- Cat
- Dog
- Pig
- Moose
- Bird
- Elephant
Family
- Father
- Mother
- Grandfather
- Grandmother
- Sister
Body Parts
- Head
- Shoulders
- Knee
- Toes
- Foot
Illnesses
- Stomach-ache
- Headache
- Cold
- Cough
- Throw
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Part One: the life of a student in MadridIn this first part shows the process of spiritual and intellectual formation of Andrew. Occupies almost all the university stage of the protagonist. We know the family members: Don Pedro, his father, whom he despised for tyrannical and hypocritical, Alexander’s older brother, who also despised by playboy and parasite, Peter, who feels some sympathy, Margarita, anodyne , resigned, good, Luisito, the younger brother, weak and sickly, which has compassion. |
The Tree of Knowledge: A Pessimistic Journey of a Spanish Doctor
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This first part depicts the spiritual and intellectual formation of Andrés. It encompasses almost the entirety of the protagonist’s university years. We are introduced to his family: Don Pedro, his father, whom he despises for being tyrannical and hypocritical; Alexander, his older brother, whom he also despises for being a playboy and a parasite; Peter, for whom he feels some sympathy; Margarita, anodyne, resigned, and good; and Luisito, the younger brother, |