![]() ![]() ![]() These Renaissance and Classical images imply “fruition” and vibrant new life (after all, “renaissance” means "rebirth" in French), while the austere nature of the Medieval/Gothic aesthetic as seen by Forster suggests a joyless, celibate existence. Lucy is aligned with the women of Leonardo da Vinci. George is most often compared to a figure from Michelangelo and to the classical images of gods and heroes that inspired Renaissance artists. George and Lucy, on the other hand, are decidedly Renaissance. Cecil is the obvious captain of Team Medieval – he is described as a Gothic statue, lean and austere. Forster uses the contrast between the Medieval and Renaissance periods to divide his characters into two teams. The art references start here and continue through the rest of the novel. All of the stodgy British tourists in the Pension Bertolini are in Florence to soak up the city’s famous aura of art and culture. ![]()
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