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 . The medieval metrical romances resembled the earlier chansons de gestes and epics However unlike the Greek and Roman epics medieval romances represent not a heroic age of tribal wars but a courtly or chivalric period of history involving highly dev 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 . 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. 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 . 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.. 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. 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 . English II Pre-AP. I. Timeline. 1066—William the Norman invades and conquers England. Bayeux Tapestry 1077. 410—Romans retreat from England. 991—Battle of . Maldon. Viking/Anglo-Saxon Rule 410-1066. 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).. 8 Characteristics (In brief):. Idealizes Chivalry (Code of Chivalry – hero-knights abided by this code). 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 .