PPT-Young Arthur Medieval Legend Retold by Robert D. San Souci

Prof Jim Rush 8 th Grade Literature October 2017 Trimester 3 This excerpt from Young Arthur tells the legend of how the lost heir to Britains throne discovered his identity Taken for safekeeping as a baby from his father King . (Old English and Middle English). Review of British History. The only new information here is that . the Britons were a Celtic people. England before the English. When the Roman legions arrived, they found the land inhabited by “Britons.” . the body of stories and medieval romances, centering on the legendary king . Arthur. King Arthur is a Legend. Legend: anonymous traditional stories that reflect the attitudes and values of the society that created them. The Crowning of King Arthur. from . Le Morte d’Arthur. by Sir Thomas Malory. What is a Legend?. A. legend . is a story told about extraordinary deeds that has been told and retold for generations among a group of people.. o. f King Arthur. Why is King Arthur important?. Ideals of British chivalry (perfect). Cultural history and values. Characteristics of a Romantic Hero. Mysterious Birth. Duke of Cornwall + Igraine + Uther Pendragon. Partner Share. Learning Objective. : . Identify the structural characteristics of a legend. . RC 3.1. What are identifying today?. Identify the structural characteristics of a legend.. Legends. . Please Do Now. Create a word web, jotting d. own words or. phrases that you . think describe an . honorable person.. Adventure. Medieval aristocrats relished tales of . _________________________, . (Very Abridged). Long long ago…in a galaxy far far away…. Or in the Middle Ages in England,. King Uther Pendragon ruled England, but he longed for the wife of another – the wife of one of his lords, Lord Tintagel.. 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 . . The Ballad of . mulan. Legend. A legend is a story retold from one generation to another over many years.. They usually have very few details to be remembered.. There may be different versions of the same legend.. 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.. 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.. Legend: A definition. Imaginative tale believed to have some historical basis. Passed from generation to generation; may change over time. Reveals values and lifestyles of culture. Arthurian Legends. Legend: A definition. Imaginative tale believed to have some historical basis. Passed from generation to generation; may change over time. Reveals values and lifestyles of culture. Arthurian Legends.