PPT-Medieval Romance: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

The Medieval Era Feudalism system of land ownership Noblemen swear allegiance to king in exchange for land Chivalry code of conduct developed by nobles Knights are to be brave warriors and virtuous Christians. Introduction. Romance genre.. T. ypically . involves a hero who goes on a quest that tests his ability. .. Popular . in the aristocratic circles of . Medieval Europe.. Fantastic . stories about the . 12. th. grade. So what kind of story is this?. It’s a ROMANCE (but not like the movie . The Notebook. or . Sweet Home Alabama. ).. MEDIEVAL ROMANCE. : . Idealized or larger-than-life characters. A hero who faces a challenge or test. At King Arthur's castle, you must keep in mind that no one knows what is going on. Like Grendel, the Green Knight is a sort of creature never seen before by men.. A typical romance. In romances, the laws of nature are suspended, allowing mysticism or the supernatural where heroes fight the forces of evil. Table of Contents. 19-20 . Medieval Symbols. 21-22 . Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Words Worth Knowing. Romance. : medieval verse narrative chronicling the adventures of a brave knight or hero who must undertake a quest and overcome great danger for love of a noble lady or high ideal. ESL 7. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Decision Number 1 – Decide on a setting. War. In the castle. Wandering for no real reason. Going on a quest. Setting is often imaginary and vague. Make up a setting—where is it . 12. th. grade. So what kind of story is this?. It’s a ROMANCE (but not like the movie . The Notebook. or . Sweet Home Alabama. ).. ROMANCE: . a narrative set in a world of pure wish fulfillment . A tale of High Adventure. Can be a religious crusade, a conquest for the knight's . leige. lord, or the rescue of a captive lady or any combination.. Characterized by:. . 1. . Medieval romance usually idealizes chivalry . Objectives:. What are the characteristics . of medieval Romance?. 2. What is the chivalric code of. Honor and how does it appear . in modern-day life?. So what kind of story is this?. It’s a ROMANCE (but not like the movie . So what kind of story is this?. It’s a ROMANCE - but not like modern romantic films today. MEDIEVAL ROMANCE: . a narrative set in a world of pure wish fulfillment . superhuman heroes fight and almost always conquer the forces of evil. Background and Important Terms. The Middle Ages (Medieval). The Middle Ages lasted from 1066-1485.. France’s William of Normandy conquers England in 1066, bringing a new emphasis on law and order, including feudalism. . A Tale of High Adventure.. A religious crusade, a conquest for the knight. ’. s . lord/king. , and/or . the rescue of a captive lady (or any combination).. 1. Medieval romance usually idealizes . chivalry. Genre: Romance. . Elements . of . Romantic Literature:. First, be cautioned—the word “romance” does not mean a love story. Adventure involving a knight on a quest. Some fantasy and magic are present. K. night. Morte. . d’Arthur. Focus Standard: Determining Theme . EQ: How are elements of medieval literature . evident . in . “. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?” . Know: I will know the elements of chivalry in . So what kind of story is this?. It’s a ROMANCE (but not like the movie . The Notebook. or . Sweet Home Alabama. ).. ROMANCE: . a . narrative. set in a world of pure wish fulfillment . superhuman .