1. Literature of Romance

3. No, not that sort of ROMANCE…

4. Much better!

5. Romance Literature Is about the adventures of knights
Celebrates the ideas of CHIVALRY
(definition on next side)

6. CHIVALRY
The code of conduct a knight was to follow in order to live (and die) with honor

7. CHIVALRY Required a person to… Be Brave Be Loyal
Be Pious (strongly religious)
Generously treat foes (enemies)
Be ready to help the weak

9. FORCES OF GOOD ALWAYS TRIUMPH OVER THE FORCES OF EVIL
IN ROMANCE LITERATURE
FORCES OF GOOD ALWAYS TRIUMPH OVER THE FORCES OF EVIL

11. Many magical or supernatural events A QUEST (definition on next slide)
IN A ROMANCE’S PLOT
Marvelous adventures
Many magical or supernatural events
A QUEST (definition on next slide)

12. A QUEST is a long and perilous journey in search of a thing of value
A QUEST is a long and perilous journey in search of a thing of value. Like…
A kingdom
The rescue of a maiden
Destruction of a devouring beast
A treasure trove

13. During the QUEST, the hero comes into conflict with ANTAGONISTS
(opposing characters he must fight or outsmart)

14. AT THE END OF A ROMANCE
The HERO has been aided by a faithful companion, magic, and/or some great weapon
The HERO has overcome obstacles, suffered losses, gained what he sought, and earned wisdom

15. Literary Terms to Know     

16. SYMBOLISM (remember?) When an object in a work has
a literal meaning but ALSO
represents other meanings
too

20. ALLUSION (remember?) A reference within a work
to something outside of the
work

21. At the end of A Midsummer Night’s
Dream, Demetrius loved Helena as
much as Napoleon loved tater tots

22. PARALLELISM Many similar (alike) elements aligning with one another
(A NEW ONE!)
Many similar (alike)
elements aligning with
one another