In the story “Fedrigo’s Falcon,” love is shown through many ways and this painting is an example of how a motherly figure or just anyone in general will do anything for her child or the one they love. For example when Fedrigo saw a lady named Monna Giovanna he would participate in jousting and tournaments to win Monnas love. Even though he did not succeed he did not give up on the love he had for her just like the painting is showing that an individual will not give up on the other person. The painting also shows how much love someone has for another person and Monna’s son loved Fedrigo’s falcon so much that he became sick because he could not have the falcon. Just like in the painting Monna will do anything for her son and he asked for the falcon because that is the only thing that would make him feel any better. Fedrigo could not return the favor and the boy eventually died. This painting shows so much love by the individuals staying strong and caring for each other. Because of the love she had for her son she did not care that Fedrigo had no money, all she cared about was the fact that his bird made her son very happy and when he passed, the thought of being with Fedrigo shows how much she loved her son.
Rodin, Auguste. Two Figures. 1905. Graphite with wash. National Gallery of Art. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.
Wow Jade great job on your blog post! You did an awesome job comparing the picture to your theme from the story Federigo's Falcon! I agree with you when you said “a mother would do anything for her child,” and I also like the picture you chose to represent your theme.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting that we chose the same story and still had similar and yet polar opposite opinions on the story! My theme was characterized by selfless love, whereas yours was related to what a mother would do for her child.
Great job on your blog comparison between a picture you chose off the Internet and the story Federigo’s Falcon!
Emerald Miles