PPT-Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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. ).. ROMANCE: . a narrative set in a world of pure wish fulfillment . Anthropological/ Archetypal. Psychological. Tolkien and Sir Gawain. What influences do you see?. Clock of the Day, the Year, and the Life. Another version. Alain Renoir’s cinematographic theory of the writing of the beheading. “close reading”. 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 . The Cast Members. I am . Emiley. . Margrum. and I play the evil foreign king who has kidnapped the princess. The only thing I love more than the princess is my horse.. お姫様をさらった傲慢な王を演じる. . A page from the original 14. th. century manuscript . . Nero. Vitellius. Manuscript History. Exists only in one manuscript from the late 14. th. century. Manuscript referred to as Cotton Nero . Vocabulary Terms. Hapless. (adjective). Having no luck; unfortunate. . Dais. (noun). A throne. Seats of honor. Platform for public speaking. Comely. (adjective). Pleasant to look at; . attractive. Tagg. , . Annabell. Atwood, Minnie . Ostivg. , and Brian Anderson. Christianity & Middle English Literature. The authors of The Dream of the Rood, Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and The Canterbury Tales all feel that the people only practice an outward expression of religion and do not truly live Christianity.. 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 . 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. . T. he Knights of the Round Table. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Author. : . The Gawain Poet / The Pearl Poet, most likely a contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer.. Genre. : . Medieval Romance—contains noble heroes, gallant love, a chivalric code of honor, and daring deeds. Often include faraway settings, fantasy, and a lighthearted tone.. 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 . 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.