1. British Literature Friday 09/23/16
Today’s Assignment
Complete the front side of the “Literary Analysis: Medieval Romance” worksheet for the Sir Gawain and the Green Knight parts only (I know we haven’t read Morte d’Arthur yet). Keep this until we are ready to fill in the parts for Arthur.
On the back (blank) side of the worksheet, answer the following questions in short paragraph form.
Which ideals of chivalry and courtly love does Gawain display? Use the list below to explain your answer.
Aspects of Chivalry:
Courage
Prowess (skill in battle)
Honor
Loyalty (staying true to oaths)
Generosity
Courtesy (especially towards) women
Christian values and brotherly love
Humility
Selfless acts
What is really being tested? Which ideals does he fail in displaying? (This is not a simple question.)
Is Gawain a good person in the end, or has he failed in his quest to follow the code of chivalry?
What lesson has Gawain learned?