English 1027F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Lady Bertilak, Aegisthus, Reverse Psychology
30 Oct 2018
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It"s not this it"s that - love triangles. Orestes solidifies bond with father (agamemnon) by killing aigisthos/mother. Bond between two male characters more important than bonds woman has with any of them. Sir bertilak vs sir gawain - lady bertilak. Actually: sir bertilak vs lady bertilak - sir gawain. Iago (ancient: carries flag) vs cassio (lieutenant) - othello (general) Iago"s anger and jealousy about the job triangle (bonds between men, male hierarchy) drive play. Women not necessarily the central point of power, but pivot the power - whoever she chooses will have the power. Klytemnestra seems to be the one in power - none of her bonds with male characters are as important as that between father/son. Sir bertilak and lady bertilak work together against sir gawain - sir gawain is the pivot point. Described as handsome, well-mannered, well-liked, popular, etc. Gains high-ranking position in venice entirely through own ability, not through connections.
