ENG3701 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2023 (800448)
QUESTIONS AND
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, (TWO ESSAYS PROVIDED FOR BETTER GUIDANCE)
Basing your discussion on the extracts provided, write an essay of 2 to 4 pages in which you discuss the
differences and similarities between Middle and Modern English in terms of spelling, vocabulary, syntax,
prepositions and inflections. Your essay should:
1) Place the Middle English extract in its historical context, commenting briefly on the origins of Middle
English and the influence of Latin and Old Norse.
2) Use the extracts in order to point out differences and similarities between Middle English and Modern
English in terms of spelling, vocabulary, syntax, prepositions and inflections
3) Explain how the changes from Middle English to Modern English that you have pointed out occurred.
(Remember to reflect on the influences of other languages on the English language.) Note: You may
make use of the sources and e-reserves below, which can be found in the additional resources folder on
the ENG3701 myUnisa page. Use ONLY the extract below for your analysis, not the entire poem. You
may refer to brief examples from elsewhere in the poem if you find them relevant, but try to keep your
essay focused on the extract provided.
EXTRACT
Middle English Modern English 301 if he hem stowned vpon fyrst stiller were þanne 302 alle þe
heredmen in halle þe hy and þe loe 301 Now, if this man astonished them at first, 302 even still more
were they astonished at this word, both high and low. 303 The man rode firm in the saddle Assignment
1 is COMPULSORY for examination entrance.
NB: Please take special care to acknowledge ALL sources and to reference accurately. Remember that
the bulk of your essay must be written in your OWN WORDS. Answer all parts of the question below.
303 þe renk on his rounce hym ruched in his sadel 304 and runischly his rede yen he reled aboute 305
bende his bresed broez blycande grene 306 wayued his berde for to wayte quo so wolde ryse 307 when
non wolde kepe hym with carp he co3ed ful hye 308 ande rimed hym ful richly and ryt hym to speke 309
what is þis arthures hous quoþ þe haþel þenne 310 þat al þe rous rennes of þur ryalmes so mony 311
where is now your sourquydrye and your conquestes 312 your gry dellayk and your greme and your
grete words 313 now is þe reuel and þe renoun of þe rounde table 314 ouerwalt wyth a worde of on
wyes speche 315 for al dares for drede withoute dynt schewed 316 wyth þis he laes so loude þat þe
lorde greued 304 and rolled his red eyes about, 305 and bent his rough, green shining eyebrows, 306
and stroked his beard, waiting for someone to rise. 307 When nobody wanted to talk to him, he
coughed loudly, 308 stretched himself haughtily and said: 309 ‘What! is this Arthur's house’ he said
thereupon, 310 ‘that men are talking of in so many realms? 311 Where are now your pride and your
conquests, 312 your wrath and fury and great words? 313 for now is the revel and renown of the Round
Table 314 overcome by the word of one man 315 for all of you are terrified though no blow has been
struck.’ 316 Then he laughed so loudly that their lord [King Arthur] was grieved by it, 317 the blood, for
shame, shot upwards into his bright face 317 þe blod schot for scham into his schyre face
TOTAL: 50 MARKS
Title: A Comparative Analysis of Middle and Modern English
For inquiries and assignment help
Email:
WhatsApp: +254704997747
Semester 2 2023 (800448)
QUESTIONS AND
ELABORATE ANSWERS
For assignment help and inquiries
Email:
WhatsApp: +254704997747
, (TWO ESSAYS PROVIDED FOR BETTER GUIDANCE)
Basing your discussion on the extracts provided, write an essay of 2 to 4 pages in which you discuss the
differences and similarities between Middle and Modern English in terms of spelling, vocabulary, syntax,
prepositions and inflections. Your essay should:
1) Place the Middle English extract in its historical context, commenting briefly on the origins of Middle
English and the influence of Latin and Old Norse.
2) Use the extracts in order to point out differences and similarities between Middle English and Modern
English in terms of spelling, vocabulary, syntax, prepositions and inflections
3) Explain how the changes from Middle English to Modern English that you have pointed out occurred.
(Remember to reflect on the influences of other languages on the English language.) Note: You may
make use of the sources and e-reserves below, which can be found in the additional resources folder on
the ENG3701 myUnisa page. Use ONLY the extract below for your analysis, not the entire poem. You
may refer to brief examples from elsewhere in the poem if you find them relevant, but try to keep your
essay focused on the extract provided.
EXTRACT
Middle English Modern English 301 if he hem stowned vpon fyrst stiller were þanne 302 alle þe
heredmen in halle þe hy and þe loe 301 Now, if this man astonished them at first, 302 even still more
were they astonished at this word, both high and low. 303 The man rode firm in the saddle Assignment
1 is COMPULSORY for examination entrance.
NB: Please take special care to acknowledge ALL sources and to reference accurately. Remember that
the bulk of your essay must be written in your OWN WORDS. Answer all parts of the question below.
303 þe renk on his rounce hym ruched in his sadel 304 and runischly his rede yen he reled aboute 305
bende his bresed broez blycande grene 306 wayued his berde for to wayte quo so wolde ryse 307 when
non wolde kepe hym with carp he co3ed ful hye 308 ande rimed hym ful richly and ryt hym to speke 309
what is þis arthures hous quoþ þe haþel þenne 310 þat al þe rous rennes of þur ryalmes so mony 311
where is now your sourquydrye and your conquestes 312 your gry dellayk and your greme and your
grete words 313 now is þe reuel and þe renoun of þe rounde table 314 ouerwalt wyth a worde of on
wyes speche 315 for al dares for drede withoute dynt schewed 316 wyth þis he laes so loude þat þe
lorde greued 304 and rolled his red eyes about, 305 and bent his rough, green shining eyebrows, 306
and stroked his beard, waiting for someone to rise. 307 When nobody wanted to talk to him, he
coughed loudly, 308 stretched himself haughtily and said: 309 ‘What! is this Arthur's house’ he said
thereupon, 310 ‘that men are talking of in so many realms? 311 Where are now your pride and your
conquests, 312 your wrath and fury and great words? 313 for now is the revel and renown of the Round
Table 314 overcome by the word of one man 315 for all of you are terrified though no blow has been
struck.’ 316 Then he laughed so loudly that their lord [King Arthur] was grieved by it, 317 the blood, for
shame, shot upwards into his bright face 317 þe blod schot for scham into his schyre face
TOTAL: 50 MARKS
Title: A Comparative Analysis of Middle and Modern English
For inquiries and assignment help
Email:
WhatsApp: +254704997747
