LLCU 214 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Ufo Conspiracy Theory, Paulists, Confabulation
8 Nov 2017
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Rusticana follows turiddu and his discarded lover, santuzza. Drama, theatrically, a sicilian setting, and ritualistic killings were reasons for. It was the very work that invented the mafia: not the real mafia, but an imaginary one, grown out of nostalgia for a lost world of mythical codes of honour, family values, and rustic chivalry. Written by giovanni verga in 1880, an italian realist writer, best known for his depictions of life in sicily. Alfio(cid:495)s behaviour in rustic chivalry is legitimated by the invocation of honour - (cid:498)chivalry honour(cid:499) husand, alfio, about the affair. Alfio and turiddu agree to a formal duel and. For revenge, he seduces santuzza to make lola jealous. The honour: ***** justice to those who can afford a lawyer certain issues, thus justice must be taken into their own hands. Honour, in turn, is defined by blood, the only symbol that can wash dishonour and shame; only blood can wash blood offences away.
