Monday, November 7, 2011

Martin Luther: A day in the life

Hey guys. This is something I've been holding onto since 9th grade when we were learning about the reformation. It reminded me of how fun world studies was, and to try and bring back that old spirit, I'm posting it here. I once again tried to sound all fashioned and all, and trying to sound like the character in the context of their times. Wanted to employ a bit of humor into this, but find many opportunities. Hope you guys enjoy it anyway:

GUTENBURG TIMES:
LOST LETTER OF LUTHER FOUND

Retrieved by Meister Sid Nair
                                                                                                                   16thApril,1521

            God save me… the dark day has come. His majesty Charles V has called me to the Imperial Diet of Worms.  I fear the worst, for the Emperor wouldn’t seek out for a lowly monk such as my self without motive. The formal invitation to the Diet is what makes me more suspicious… a courtly invitation for a monk such as I? I fear my past debate with Johann Eck has spread a fire of unrest among the land. Eck, being a fierce defender for the corrupted Church, has brought me to a stalemate in the debate by comparing my actions to that of the heretic Jan Hus of bohemia. I fear it is only a matter of time before the Church condemns me as heretic. Oh God! Why art thy godly representatives on Earth so malignantly ignorant? Is the Church corrupted to the point where they shall deny the wrong in their actions? Is his supposed “holiness” who resides in the grandeur of Rome so quick to get rid of me? All that I wished for was a reform; a chance for which the one and only true Church can purify itself of its un-godly practices. If I am to be present before the Diet so urgently, will the emperor resort to cancel his formal invitation to me and just have his guards drag me before the court? Will I be denied of hospitality as well? Woe betides for any who speaks out against the Church… even if they speak out, with only the noblest intentions at heart. I fear that much may happen on this dark day, and my life will change because of it. If a stranger is to read this hastily writ letter, I only pray that he or she will only judge me after reviewing my teachings with an open and considerate mind… for I fear the Church will not.

P.S.: If abbot Schleiner is reading this, I have your frankfurter. Sorry for stealing you lunch.

Deus servo mihi - God save me,
                                          Martin Luther
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4 comments:

  1. Mike MuellerNovember 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Another letter, eh Sid? I am impressed with your consistancy for history, knowing nothing about the subject myself. I do think the joke in the end is a bit forced, but in terms of a perspective piece this is fine. Keep playing with the fonts.

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  2. KaitlynNovember 7, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Meister Siiiiiiiiiiid!
    Martin Luther is such a cool cat, and you did a spectacular job depicting him in this letter. The language you used in this piece is appropriate and accurate- you sure did put yourself in the context of the time period!
    I miss World Studies, too. Enough of this Articles of Confederation nonsense!

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  3. MaxNovember 7, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I like this history motif you've got going here. I also like the "Meister" title at the top. Meister Sid. I like the font too. And I actually enjoyed the frankfurter bit. A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++!

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  4. Eve MorascoNovember 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Sid, another fine letter in the voice of a historical figure. I agree with Mike that maybe the post script isn't in keeping with the tone of the rest. I'd also love to see you branch out and write about something that's driving your creativity now instead of recycling old pieces. But I enjoyed the formal language and incorporation of historical details.

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