PPT-Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Genre Romance Elements of Romantic Literature First be cautionedthe word romance does not mean a love story Adventure involving a knight on a quest Some fantasy and magic are present. 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 . 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. 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. 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. 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?. 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. . 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.. 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 .