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Arthurian Legend

“King Arthur” Charles Ernest Butler Oil on Canvas 1903

Arthurian Legend Notes Code of Chivalry – Code of conduct for Knights Requirements of a Knight: Brave warrior Virtuous Christian Selfless fighter for justice

Arthurian Legend (cont.) Sir Thomas Malory Author of most complete surviving collection of Arthurian legends Jailed for stealing cattle, extortion, assault Spent much of his life in prison Author of Morte d’Arthur, wrote from prison William Caxton established first printing press in England gave Morte d’Arthur its title

Arthurian Legend (cont.) Characteristics of a Medieval Romance: Adventure story tells of supernatural events Exotic setting Knights, kings, and damsels in distress Tells of a quest Battles are fought Love is doomed

Arthurian Legend (cont.) Four Characteristics of a Legend: Heroic figures Memorable deeds Quests, contests, or tests Patterned events (e.g., repeated 3 times)