Date of Award
7-17-2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Modern & Classical Languages
First Advisor
Dr. Stephen Mark Carey - Chair
Abstract
This paper examines Wolfram von Eschenbach’s juxtaposition of contrary things in Parzival as the beginning of the road to spiritual salvation for Parzival. Men’s quest for fame and honor in the material, Arthurian world is compared to the divine Grail kingdom and the godlike women who shed compassionate, Christ-like tears. Wolfram’s message of peace and love for brother is examined through his use of symbolism, particularly through womens’ tears and turtledove imagery. Parzival, Gâwân and Feirefiz are compared in order to show that the love and quest for personal honor in the Arthurian world is a necessary step on the path to God’s divine love and salvation. Compassion and love for one’s neighbor must be learned before Parzival attains his destiny. How marriage teaches Parzival triuwe and how he demonstrates this characteristic are examined. Romantic love, emulation of women and divine love lead Parzival to his destiny.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1061415
Recommended Citation
Hall, Eleanor Kinser, "Conduire Amour: Liebe Der Frau Als Schlüssel Zum Heil Und Brüderlichen Frieden in Wolfram Von Eschenbachs Parzival." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1061415