2. Alfred Lord Tennyson
23 yrs old – published 1832
Turns legends into poems
Inspired by his best friend’s death
Uses Arthurian format to inspire society
How do we truly ‘live’ / ‘love’?
Introspective use

3. Woman in tower
Cursed: can’t look out window
Weaves tapestry of landscape (views ‘life’ in mirror)
Tired of looking at life in a reflection
Sees Lancelot / can’t resist / looks directly
Knows curse started / leaves castle

4. Basic Elements of Medieval Romance:
World of fantasy; wish fulfillment
Quest: love, honor, power
Protagonist = courageous knight
Setting: woods, castle, battle
Theme: chivalry; courtly love;
good vs. evil; chaos vs. peace

5. Basic Elements of Medieval Romance:
Format = legend (founded in history)
Given set of characters / archetypes
Emotional extremes
Grand landscapes / battles
Supernatural / mystery

6. Graded: length, content, focus, format
QW Quiz:
Graded: length, content, focus, format
Prompt: Explain the elements of Medieval Romance evident in the clip.
Merlin Part 1:

7. King Arthur Trailer (3 min.):
Sword in the Stone Start (8 min.):
King Arthur Start (10 min.):

8. Assignment:
Read The Lady of Shallot (Pg. 807)
Complete Pg. 813:
First Thoughts