Sister Benedetta Carlini transgressed many boundaries of identity, according to Judith Brown. Identify and
describe the key ways that Benedetta either embraced or challenged cultural expectations surrounding
Renaissance women. Finally, discuss what the two inquiries into her behavior show us about Benedetta and
the time during which she lived.
Please consider this prompt by writing a 2-3 pages essay. Use the book and relevant articles to discuss facets
of religious and sexual identity in the Middle Ages. Please use at least 3 direct quotes in your essay, and cite
appropriately.
Note! as a source, use this edition of this book ONLY!
Judith Brown, Immodest Acts (Oxford University Press, 1986) ISBN: 9780195042252
and also the articles i attached as sources!
Note: this course name is “Liberal arts”