Sir Gawain & the Green Knight
That never should another know of it, the noble swore Outright Then often his thanks gave he With all his heart and might, And thrice by then had she Kissed the constant knight.
Give an example of a Bob and Wheel Verse.
Sir Gawain
He is depicted as both a ruthless warrior and a noble and courageous man.
He cuts him because he failed in the pact to give him everything (green sash), but felt his failure was understandable
How does the Green Knight make his point to Sir Gawain?
looks out of place, not following manners, insulting, rude, blunt, different appearance, disrespectful
How does the Green Knight's behavior contrast with the behavior of Arthur's court?
She knows he won't deny her what she asks of him
How does the lady use Gawain's courtesy against him?
Smaller, less aggressive, not as challenging
How is the fox different than the other animals the lord has hunted?
It's laughed at, but the knights agree to wear these sashes to honor Sir Gwain
How is the green girdle treated by King Arthur's court when Sir Gawain returns?
They believe he has the truest of character and symbolizes a true hero
How is the pentangle important to Sir Gawain?
Failed in his promise to the king and give him everything that he's won
In what ways does Sir Gawain fail when he accepts and conceals the green girdle?
King Author
Leader of Camelot.
1. Undertaking a dangerous quest 2. Facing a test of honor or courage 3. A return to the point from which the quest began
List the 3 stages of a medieval romance:
1. Tests of character 2. The power of nature to revive or destroy man 3. Games to prove worthiness 4. Male/Female opposition
List the 4 themes:
1. chivalry 2. remote 3. rank and social distinctions 4. supernatural 5. adventure 6. love 7. fighting
Medieval Romance Characteristics: 1. Embody the ideals of ____ 2. Set in a ____ time or place 3. Emphasize ____ 4. Convey sense of ____ 5. Hero engaged in pure ____ 6. Include ____ 7. Feature spontaneous ____
-courage -humility -courtesy -loyalty
Nonphysical ideals for knights:
-strength -skills at arms -horsemanship
Physical ideals for the knights:
1. alliteration 2. Bob and Wheel Verse
Poetic Devices: 1. Heavy ____ 2. ____
physical and no physical ideals
Sir Gawain would have been expected to adhere to ____.
"The Pearl Poet"
The author of the poem is known only as ____.
French, Latin, the aristocracy, and the medieval romance genre
The language and topics indicate that the author was most likely familiar with ____.
northwestern England 1370
The poem was written in ____ around ____.
Sir Gawain
A young knight ready for a challenge.
happy, celebrating Christmas (Christians), youthful and beautiful, traditions
How are King Arthur and his court portrayed thus far?
He's being very respectful to her, using self control, and respecting the king
How do elements of "courtly love" appear in this first "bedroom scene"?
Lady Bercilak
Tempts Gawain.
1. Fertility and rebirth 2. Love 3. The devil or evil (from early English folklore) 4. Death
4 Theories on the meaning of the color green:
Sir Gawain
A Knight of the Round Table in the legends of King Arthur. As a knight, he would have to uphold the code of chivalry.
The Green Knight
A mysterious figure who proposes a quest.
Lord Bercilak
Allows Gawain to stay at his castle during his quest.
overindulgence, King Arthur can't sit still and won't eat until he's been entertained
Can you detect any subtle criticism of the court and its behavior? Explain.
No, they don't understand that it doesn't just apply to Gawain, but to failure and weakness that all people have
Do they fully understand its significance? Explain.
Bob and Wheel Verse
Each section ends with a short line called a bob, followed by the wheel, which are longer lines that rhyme.
Whoever wears it will not be harmed
What is special about this girdle?
Someone try to decapitate him, whoever attempts he'll come back in one year and one day "beheading game"
What is the "game" the Green Knight challenges Arthur's court to play?
sarcastic, challenging, disrespectful
What is the Green Knight's attitude toward Arthur and his knights?
whatever each wins will give tot the other (King-hunt, Gawain-castle)
What is the agreement that Sir Gawain and the lord of the castle make?
Gawain is being hunted like the animals by the lady
What is the relationship between the lord's hunting and the "bedroom" scenes between Gawain and the lady?
Attempting to seduce him
What seems to be this woman's purpose for spending time with Sir Gawain?
His manners
Which of Gawain‟s characteristics do the people at this castle seem to be most excited about?
He realizes he don't pass the test
Why is Sir Gawain ashamed?
