TROVADORISMO: cantigas de amor e de amigo | Resumo de Literatura para o Enem | Camila Brambilla

Summary

In this video, the speaker delves into the intricacies of the 'Trovadorismo' period, exploring two main types of lyrical songs: 'Cantiga de Amor' and 'Cantiga de Amigo.' The 'Cantiga de Amor' is characterized by a male narrator who expresses submissive devotion to a woman, drawing on feudal themes of vassalage. The speaker contrasts this with the 'Cantiga de Amigo,' where the female narrator expresses longing for her absent lover, often using simpler, more direct language. The video also touches on the connection between these songs and nature, especially in 'Cantiga de Amigo,' and introduces the satirical songs of the era.

Takeaways

• 😀 The first recorded cantiga of the trovadorismo movement is called 'Cantiga da Ribeirinha', which is considered a cantiga de amor (song of love).
• 😀 Cantigas de amor are characterized by a male lyrical speaker, who often portrays himself as submissive to a woman, reflecting a sense of romantic servitude.
• 😀 In the context of the trovadorismo movement, the male lyrical speaker in cantigas de amor often represents a lower social class compared to the woman he adores.
• 😀 The concept of 'vassalagem amorosa' (romantic servitude) comes from the medieval feudal system, where vassals were subjugated to their lords, and this dynamic is mirrored in the love songs.
• 😀 The language used in cantigas de amor is more elaborate and sophisticated, drawing from the Provençal tradition, and focusing on poetic development and less use of refrains.
• 😀 Cantigas de amor often involve themes of deep suffering due to unrequited love or separation from the beloved, symbolized by the term 'coita', meaning romantic rupture.
• 😀 Cantigas de amigo feature a female lyrical speaker, often from rural or domestic settings, and employ a simpler, more direct language compared to cantigas de amor.
• 😀 These cantigas de amigo express a more practical and grounded form of longing, where women speak directly about their emotional pain and wait for their loved ones to return.
• 😀 The language of cantigas de amigo is more popular and rural, and it often includes themes of nature, with women speaking to natural elements like the sea as messengers of their longing.
• 😀 Cantigas de amigo frequently use refrains and parallelism, which are stylistic features that make the songs more repetitive and easy to follow, reflecting the simpler, more straightforward style.

Q & A

What is the significance of the 'Cantiga da Ribeirinha' in the context of Trovadorismo?

The 'Cantiga da Ribeirinha' is significant because it is one of the first recorded songs from the Trovadorismo period and is considered a cantiga de amor, which forms part of the lyrical cantigas in the development of Trovadorismo.

What distinguishes cantigas de amor from cantigas de amigo?

The key distinction lies in the perspective of the lyrical voice: in cantigas de amor, the speaker is a man who expresses feelings of devotion and submission to a woman, while in cantigas de amigo, the lyrical voice is a woman, often expressing emotions like longing or lament, but in a more direct and practical manner.

What is meant by 'vassalagem amorosa' in cantigas de amor?

'Vassalagem amorosa' refers to the idea of a man, in the role of the lyrical speaker, humbling himself before a woman, symbolizing a type of amorous submission. This concept is drawn from medieval feudalism, where a vassal is submissive to a lord.

How does the language in cantigas de amor differ from that in cantigas de amigo?

The language in cantigas de amor is more erudite, elaborate, and provençal, reflecting the social and cultural higher status of the woman in the lyrics. In contrast, cantigas de amigo use a more popular, simple, and direct language, often connected with rural life.

What is the role of nature in cantigas de amigo?

In cantigas de amigo, nature plays a significant role, particularly in the interaction with the sea or other elements, as a medium through which the female lyrical speaker communicates her emotions, such as longing or searching for a lost lover.

How do cantigas de amigo typically express emotion compared to cantigas de amor?

While both types of cantigas express emotional pain or longing, cantigas de amigo do so in a more straightforward and practical way, often with references to daily life and chores, while cantigas de amor delve more into the complexity of romantic devotion and emotional suffering.

Why is the use of refrão (refrain) significant in cantigas de amigo?

The refrão in cantigas de amigo is an important feature because it helps emphasize the repetitive and urgent emotional tone of the song, reflecting the cyclical nature of longing or desire. This repetition also makes the lyrics more relatable and grounded in everyday speech.

How does the lyrical voice in cantigas de amor reflect feudal social structures?

In cantigas de amor, the lyrical voice of the male speaker reflects a feudal social structure where he is positioned as a 'vassal,' a servant or subordinate to the woman, who represents a higher social status. This metaphor underscores themes of servitude and devotion in the poetry.

What is the thematic focus of the poem 'Mar de Vigo' in the context of Trovadorismo?

'Mar de Vigo' is a famous cantiga de amigo that focuses on the female lyrical voice's longing for her absent lover, symbolized by the sea. The sea is portrayed as a messenger that can bring her feelings of longing to her lover, emphasizing the connection between nature and human emotion.

What is the social and cultural context of the Trovadorismo movement?

Trovadorismo emerged during the Middle Ages and was influenced by feudal society, where poetry and songs were often created by male poets to express emotions related to love, social status, and devotion. It was a period marked by the courtly love tradition, and the poems reflect both personal and political dynamics.