PPT-Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

English II PreAP I Timeline 1066William the Norman invades and conquers England Bayeux Tapestry 1077 410Romans retreat from England 991Battle of Maldon VikingAngloSaxon Rule 4101066. YES SIR THATS MY BABY 44 121234 Yes sir tha ts my baby no sir I d nt mean maybe Yes sir tha ts my baby now Yes maam w ve decided no maam w w nt hide it Yes maam youre invited now By the . 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. 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. 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 . 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?. http://www.ifoundries.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/journey-image-1.jpg. The Quest . A Journey in which the hero goes in search of something valuable. What he finds is often not exactly what he was looking for. 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.. 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 . 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..