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__Proud Taste of Scarlet and Miniver__ March 23, 2012

1. Elanor and Louis were to be betrothed to each other, but they didn't get married for some time after that. They didn't get married early than they did because William of Aquitaine was trying to find her husband, but could get the message out because of the lords of Aquitaine were fighting over the position of king and he had to focus on that. Elanor wasn't betrothed as a younger child because of the situation her father was in. Also Elanor is a strong willed girl and she wants a man who can stand up to her. When Elanor first meets Louis she says to him," I hope that you are as convinced as I that we both could have done worse. Much worse", (Konigsburg 22) she is saying that they are different in many ways. Louis wasn't betrothed at a young age because they could find a wife and he was learning about God with Abbott Sugar. He was learning to be a man of God and to respect, love, and believe in God. These are the reasons that Louis and Elanor weren't betrothed at a young age then they were.

2. In the book they do have some good and bad behaviors, choices, and actions that Louis and Elanor make. The choice that Elanor makes to go on the Crusades is a big decision that Louis has to make. Elanor being the person says she is bored and tells Abbott," Oh she is a joy! But, Abbott, I am a grown women. I have need for sounds not found in a baby's gurgle and for sights outside the nursery walls. Show me a women who is content to be in the company of babies all day, and I'll show you a women who is...who is..." (Konigsburg 47). She tells him that her mother-in-law can take care of the baby. So they let her. While there on the Crusades they are going to stop and find a place to sleep. Louis is in the back and her already told them were to go, but Elanor tells them another place is much safer so they head that way. Louis is upset and does something her really shouldn't have done, he said he was going to hang the man that lead them there. Elanor tells Louis it was her, he sends the man home and tells Elanor to be a Plan Pilgrim. These actio ns, behavior, and choices really effect people in the story.

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Discuss the idea of Divine Justice and why Abbot Bernard thinks Geoffrey died because of this. IF Divine Justice DOES exist, how does it connect with our EQ: To what extend can a person's decisions and/or actions change his/her life and the lives of others?

1. Abbot Bernard thinks that Divine Justice is what killed Henry father, Geoffrey. The idea of Divine Justice is like God punishing you for doing something wrong. Its like karma in a way, he was kick out of the church and they let him back in. They think God maybe had thought he didn't deserve to come back, so that's what Abbot believes. You can tell he believes in this because he says," It was Divine Justice" (Konigsburg 84) and says he is a sinner. If this was true it would effect a lot of people. Christians would really have to be careful what they say and do. Many people who make bad desisoin would not just be fined or go to jail, not saying thats good but instead they would die. If Divine Justice was real it would effect us a lot.

Why are Eleanor and Matilda against Becket being appointed archbishop? Why was Henry for it? What might the outcome be?

 1. Eleanor and Matilda are against Becket being appointed archbishop because he doesn't  really impress the Franks and there are better options. He made a good impresion with King Louis and he does think like Eleanor, but the Franks might not like him as much as they would someone else. Eleanor says to Louis when he tells her he is appointing Thomas Becket as Archbishop,"Oh you're right, Henry.Of course, you're right. It's just that I would love to arrange a great pageant to impress those Franks" (Konigsburg 101). She does this because wants to make He nry to be happy and not get mad if she says he is a bad choice. Elanor and Matilda both think he is a bad choice and I do to.



April 2nd, 2012 <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Proud Taste of Scarlet and Miniver <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Wiki Post #3

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Consider the EQ: To what extent can a person's decisions and/or actions change his/her life or the lives of others? Now, how do Eleanor and King Henry's methods of teaching differ? How do their methods connect to the EQ and affect the lives of Young Henry and Richard? Be specific in your responses and discuss BOTH characters.

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">1. The teaching styles of Eleanor and King <range type="comment" id="326894">Herny are very different from each other. King Henry wants to be in power and he thinks the only was to be in power and to marry is to have land. Eleanor doesn't agree with this teaching that Henry uses and shares.Eleanor does not like the way King Henry teaches and she says this," That is only part of the reason, children. Your father will not let you rule because he considers himself the grandest puppeteer in Europe. He believes that for a great performance, he needs only a few puppets and one very large stage--say from Scotland to the Pyrenees and a little bit eastward---say to Ita ly. That will do for the present. What your father does not realize, children, is that someone, not him, but someone, has put some guts into his puppets. Guts bleed, my husband. Look well. You have just drawn first blood" (Konigsburg 146). She is telling Richard and Young Henry that their father rules just like he teaches and that he thinks he is the best in Europe. The teaching styles are very different for in each other in the Royal Family.

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Consider the Courts of Love established by Eleanor and Marie. Also consider the articles read in class based on the rules of courtly love (the WebQuest). How have those rules affected how men treat women today? When/where do we see these played out the most? <range type="comment" id="476042"> <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">2. The Courts of Love created by Queen Elanor and her daughter Marie have effected the way men treat woman. Back then marriages were arranged, sometimes you didn't love the person you married. These courts of love were the start of romance. Men and women go on dates and the man opens doors for woman, but all so if someone flirts with your women you shpold be jealous if you love her. These courts would have happened if Elanor said," I will take it to court'' (Konigsburg 133) and she did this because King Henry had an affair. Courts of love happen every where now at dinner, movies, or a park. Eleanor is a strong wom en and if she didn't take it to court there would be no romance.