In episode 7, we discuss the theme of courtly love in the Twilight Series and Valentine’s Day plans with Edward.

Twilight News

* DVD editions: Borders in the top running for the Twilight Newborns (suggested by “Fan of the Week Emeritus” Chris)

* Entertainment Weekly—cover story featuring Twilight and director Catherine Hardwicke (See EW’s Twilight Central here)

Newborns News

* Origins of Déjeuner, our podcasting mascot and mountain goat

* Physical description of the goat

* Name meaning: Lunch in French

* Name inspiration: Robert Pattinson’s running abilities (see MTV interview)

* Poll update: Which Twilight Character do you want to spend Valentine’s Day with?

* Fan of the Week: Jolene for her website comment

Meat of the Discussion: The theme of courtly love in the Twilight Series

* Description of courtly love on Wikipedia (Wik it!)

Courtly love was a medieval European conception of nobly and chivalrously expressing love and admiration.[1] Generally, courtly love was secret and between members of the nobility.[2] It was also generally not practiced between husband and wife.

Source: Wikipedia

Stages of courtly love

•    Attraction to the lady, usually via eyes/glance

•    Worship of the lady from afar

•    Declaration of passionate devotion

•    Virtuous rejection by the lady

•    Renewed wooing with oaths of virtue and eternal fealty

•    Moans of approaching death from unsatisfied desire (and other physical manifestations of lovesickness)

•    Heroic deeds of valor which win the lady’s heart

•    Consummation of the secret love

•    Endless adventures and subterfuges avoiding detection

Source: Wikipedia

Valentine’s Day and Edward

* Sidetracked to “What chores do the Cullens do around the house?”

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