Medieval Scribe

As a medieval scribe, your work is both a lifeline and luxury. What are you responsible for recording, and how does it shape your perspective of the world around you?

This prompt urges you to assume the role of an individual whose skill of reading and writing was of enormous importance. Consider the written texts you would be responsible for duplicating and the knowledge you’d gain access to during a time when literacy was not common. This offers a unique way to explore intellectual history, the impact of literacy, and the weight of preserving information.