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Primary Document: Gender and Society
Men in Renaissance Society

Vergerius to Ubertinus of Carrara
Student Questions

CONCERNING CHARACTER

  1. What are the 3 duties a parent owes to his children?



    1. why?



    2. why?



    3. why?

  2. In judging character, what 2 dispositions mark a boy's character (describe each.)





  3. Why isn't reason included?



  4. What gives a parent great hope in a boy?



  5. List additional qualities to be thankful for in a boy? (5-8 qualities)



MORAL CHARACTER

  1. What are the temptations of natural age for

    manhood

    middle life

    old age

  2. During boyhood, what regulations are bestowed so boys may guard their honor, in the following areas:

    women

    idleness

    tutor and comrades (friends)

    excess for the body

    Divine ordinances

LIBERAL STUDIES

  1. What are liberal studies?



  2. When should concern for liberal studies begin?



  3. Areas of study. List the necessary areas of study for a liberal education and what benefit it provides a young man.







  4. What is considered the most important area of study? Why?




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