PPT-Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Vocabulary Terms Hapless Having no luck unfortunate adjective Comely Pleasant to look at attractive adjective Apparition Ghost or ghostlike imagenoun Countenance A persons face or facial expression noun. 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 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 . 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 . . 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.. 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 the movie . The Notebook. or . Sweet Home Alabama. ).. ROMANCE: . a narrative set in a world of pure wish fulfillment . superhuman heroes fight and almost always conquer the forces of evil. 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.. Background and Important Terms. The Middle Ages (Medieval). The Middle Ages lasted from 1066-1485.. France’s William of Normandy conquers England in 1066, bringing a new emphasis on law and order, including feudalism. . 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..