1. Characteristics of the Medieval Romance
A Tale of High Adventure.
A religious crusade, a conquest for the knight’s liege lord, or the rescue of a captive lady (or any combination).

2. 1. Medieval romance usually idealizes chivalry.

3. 2. Medieval romance idealizes the hero-knight and his noble deeds.

4. 3. An important element of the medieval romance is the knight’s love for his lady.

5. 4. The settings of medieval romance tend to be imaginary and vague.

6. 5. Medieval romance derives mystery and suspense from supernatural elements.

7. 6. Medieval romance uses concealed or disguised identity.

8. 7. Repetition of the mystical number 3.

9. Characteristics of the Hero-Knight
Birth of a great hero is shrouded in mystery.
He is reared away from his true home in ignorance of his real parents.
For a time, his true identity is unknown.
After meeting an extraordinary challenge, he claims his right.
His triumph benefits a nation or a group.

10. Crone-past childbearing age; usually ugly and old with power. VIDEO
EXAMPLES:
Lion King 2- Mufasa’s aunt or sister
Insidious 2- Parker’s mom
Matilda- Ms. Trunchbull
SnowWhite- Evil Witch
Old lady from SpongeBob
Robinhood Prince of Thieves witch
Crone-past childbearing age; usually ugly and old with power. VIDEO

11. Mother- nurturing, healing type of woman VIDEO
EXAMPLE:
Spiderman- Aunt Mae
Mom
Mrs. Puff
Fairy Godmother
Fairly Odd parents
Phineas and Ferb
Power Rangers- Island lady

12. Maiden- young, often unmarried and the hero is attracted to them. VIDEO
EXAMPLE:
Sandy
Guinivere
MAryJane
SnowWhite
Maid Marianne
Princess Fiona
Olive Oyl

13. Advisor- usually a father-figure that guides the hero. VIDEO
EXAMPLES
Uncle Ben-Spidermen
Hershel Walking Dead
Mr. Miyagee from Karate Kid
Bobby from Supernatural

14. Evil Enemy- is overwhelming and threatens the hero directly. VIDEO
EXAMPLES
Green Goblin
Loki
Lex Luther
Kanye West
Joker
Megatrons