Document Analysis

Doc 1.

The point of view in this document is that of a Dominican monk in Florence.

This document could be biased in a conservative way because many clergymen are conservative and conform rigidly to the law, but here, the monk says how great all of the rejoicing is.

Doc. 2.

This document is also written by a clergy member, a Lutheran Pastor. The same bias is true in this document as in document 1, except that this clergyman thinks the festivals are very disorderly.

Doc. 3

The point of view here is from a painter. The painter might paint the painting the way that he sees the circumstance, and not actually the reality. The viewer of the painting does not know if the painting is accurate or not. However, one should assume it is accurate.

Doc. 4

The point of view here is of an English writer in the 17th century. The writer will naturally write according to his views and how conservative or liberal he is toward Shrove Tuesday. Here the writer is very against the practice.

Doc. 5

The point of view in this document is of a common traveler. He sees the festivities probably for the first time, so the bias he has would only be because of his background. His account is very broad and unbiased.

Doc. 6

The point of view here is coming from “Henry Bourne” whoever he may be. He might be from a high class or low class. The bias placed on this on this document is very minimal because he sees everyone as equals and does not add in his own opinions.

Doc. 7

The point of view in this document is coming from a policeman. This policeman has the bias of wanted to keep the world orderly and quiet and in this account, which assumed accurate, has everyone making a rucous.

Doc. 8

This point of view is of an English author. She is telling her friend of rituals that happen in her village. The document is purely facts and her opinions are not seen.

Doc. 9

The point of view here is of the people via a song. The song is very