PPT-Medieval Romance Sir Gawain and the Green

K night Morte dArthur 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 . Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. & . Le . Morte. . D’Arthur. Convey a sense of the supernatural. Mystery and suspense. Glamorous portrayal of castle life. Chivalric ideals: character guided by bravery, honor, courtesy, fairness to enemies, respect for . 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. romance. Millennium. 1. Page. 30. Characteristics of the Medieval Romance. A popular genre mainly translated from French . models (see, for example, th. e tales of Chretien de Troyes: . ". Lancelot . 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 . Part 1 & 2. Concept Check! Respond in a full sentence!. Define the words:. Chivalry. Knight Errant. Courtly Love. Who is the Green Knight and what does he do? What does he ask?. Who responds? What happens next?. 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. 1066-the year the Normans defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror, a Norman (French), was now king of England.. Norman Rule in England. The Anglo-Saxon culture and Norman/French culture blended.. 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 . Review of lecture. Essential Question: How do the characters in . Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. uphold chivalric values?. Medieval Romance. Origins of Chivalry. Code of Chivalry. Background to the text. 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 . Major Themes:. The Nature of Chivalry . The Letter of the Law . Theme of . Honor. : . Serious reflection upon human behavior.. 1370-1380. "A Loving Critique of Chivalry.” . quoted by Christopher Tolkien in his introduction..