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The Structure and Function of the Cundrie Episodes in Wolfram's Parzival

1978; Wiley; Volume: 51; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2307/404942

1756-1183

Andree Kahn Blumstein,

Medieval Philosophy and Theology

The need for balance implies the existence of an unharmonized duality, which Wolfram has made explicit in the Parzival prologue. He explains that both heaven and hell have a share in man (1, 8f),' and that man must put these opposing forces within himself in proper balance. Such is the thrust of the first section of the prologue, which deals with the dual nature of men. The exposition proceeds on an ontological, even metaphysical level. A black and white imagery is carried through to a heaven and hell dichotomy. The precepts of loyalty, honest friendship and intellectual awareness of the vicissitudes of life as well as an