FORMAL PRESENTATION

How people lived the black plague?

BY JOSE IVAN BECERRA

What did they see?

During the Black Plague, people saw the streets full of sadness, they saw family members die, they saw friends die, they saw acquaintances die. They saw people praying to God to help their families since they had no other alternative.

What did they see?

During the Black Plague, people saw the streets full of sadness, they saw family members die, they saw friends die, they saw acquaintances die. They saw people praying to God to help their families since they had no other alternative.

What did they feel?

Fear and Anxiety: They feared the disease and its rapid spread. Despair: They felt helpless without effective treatments. Sadness and Pain: The loss of family and friends was overwhelming. Guilt and Hopelessness: Some felt guilt, thinking it was divine punishment. Guilt and Resentment: Certain groups, such as Jews, were unfairly accused. Resignation: Many accepted the disease as an inevitable destiny. Social Isolation: They avoided contact with others for fear of contracting the disease. Refuge in Religion: They sought comfort and hope through faith.

What measures did they take?

During the Black Death, the following measures were taken: Quarantines: Isolation of affected areas. Separation of the Sick: Isolation of the infected. Regulation of Cemeteries: Special management of corpses. Disinfection and Burning: Cleaning homes and burning belongings. Religious Rituals: Processions and pilgrimages in search of relief. Prohibition of Gatherings: Restriction of public events. Use of Masks: Rudimentary masks to filter the air. Business Closure: Restriction of markets and businesses.

What did they do?

• During the Black Death, people did the following:

Avoid Contact: They stayed away from the sick and avoided crowds. Seeking Religious Relief: They participated in prayers, processions and pilgrimages to ask for protection or cure. Isolation: They took shelter in their homes or moved to less affected areas. Try to Cure: They used home remedies and treatments based on superstitions. Pursuing Scapegoats: Some accused minorities, such as Jews, of causing the disease. Despair and Panic: They experienced great fear and hopelessness due to the high mortality rate.

What did they smell?

Homemade Disinfectants

Decomposing Corpses

Filth and Waste

What sounds were comon?

During the Black Death, common sounds included: Crying and Wailing: Mourning and grief from loss. Church Bells: Tolls for deaths and funerals. Shouts and Panicked Voices: Desperation and calls for help. Footsteps and Carts: Transporting the sick and dead. Quarantine Measures: Clanging of chains and barriers. Animal Sounds: Stray animals in deserted streets.

What did they eat

Bread and Porridge: Staple foods made from grains.Stews: Simple dishes with vegetables and occasional meat. Spoiled Food: Issues with contaminated and spoiled food. Food Shortages: Disruptions led to scarcity and higher prices.