Classical Literature
Narratives of the classical civilisation influence the organisation of society and thought, as well as the construction of behavioural models and shared values. In the practical case developed by CCMIJU, a teacher of literature talks about the great literary work of Don Quixote and its author, Miguel de Cervantes. She explains with details the gastronomy and most common dishes that appears in the book, but which are still being cooked today. Moreover, she describes the socio-economic situation of women in such society and, more specifically, the experiences of some of the female characters in the book, which are, in some way, the forerunners of today's women's rights and behaviour. Both the heritage promotion and the transmission of the identity form a single process which uses emotions, cultural features, significant factors and human creativity to show the image of a society. The figure of Don Quixote is associated with outstanding values such as universality, ingenuity, courage, romanticism, non-conformity, honesty and justice, all of which have been projected alongside the adventurous character of this personage in various formats over the years.
N. OF VIDEOS: 2 | PARTNER: CCMIJU | COUNTRY: SPAIN | ELEMENT OF EUROPEAN CULTURAL HERITAGE: CLASSICAL LITERATURE
Classical Literature: Woman in Don Quixote
Gloria Martín, as a teacher of literature and passionate about Don Quixote and Miguel de Cervantes, in this first part talks about the situation of women in Don Quixote and, therefore, in 16th century in Spain. Specifically, she explains how Cervantes describes the socio-economic situation of women in the book, through the different female characters that appear in it. Furthermore, as a passionate reader, she indicates the importance of keeping the mind active through reading, whether Don Quixote or any other book.
INTERVIEWEE NAME: GLORIA MARTÍN
AGE: 84 YEARS OLD
ROLE: LITERATURE TEACHER
ACTIVE AGING FACTORS: Cognitive stimulation
Gastronomy in Don Quixote
Gloria Martín, as a teacher of literature and passionate about Don Quixote and Miguel de Cervantes, in this second part talks about gastronomy in Don Quixote and, therefore, in 16th century in Spain. Specifically, she explains which were the most common dishes at that time and how they are maintained and have evolved to the present day. In addition, as a passionate reader and cook, she indicates the importance of continuing to cook your own food for the quality of life of the elderly, because in addition to being healthier, it’s fun.
INTERVIEWEE NAME: GLORIA MARTÍN
AGE: 84 YEARS OLD
ROLE: LITERATURE TEACHER
ACTIVE AGING FACTORS: Cognitive stimulation
