Unit: Perils and Adventures What Does Perils Mean?______

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Unit: Perils and Adventures What does perils mean?______

Background Video:

1.  What are the Legends of King Arthur based on? During what century?

2.  Why is King Arthur a hero?

3.  Why are these tales so powerful?

King Arthur Trailer:

4.  After viewing the movie trailer, what predictions can make about our upcoming unit? Use specific evidence from the trailer in your response.

Before You Read:

5.  Many characters in this unit are knights who observe a code of honorable behavior called chivalry. What are FIVE chivalric qualities that pertain to today’s society:

6.  Romances are narratives that tell of strange, sometimes supernatural events in exotic settings. What do you think is a Medieval Romance?

7.  The medieval romances are based on legends. What are THREE qualities that make a story a Legend?

p. 169: Knights of Legend:

Read each section on page 169. Determine the main idea for each paragraph, pulling out evidence (key words and phrases) to support the main idea.

A.  A Society of Promises:

1. Main Idea:

1. Key Words/Phrases:

B.  The Code of Chivalry:

1. Main Idea:

1. Key Words/Phrases:

C.  King Arthur and His Knights:

1. Main Idea:

1. Key Words/Phrases:

D.  Sir Gawain and the Green Knight:

1. Main Idea:

1. Key Words/Phrases:

p. 170: Analyzing Art:

What materials were used to make the picture?

Who or what does it depict?

Was this picture made in medieval or modern time? What makes you think this?

Sir Gawain and The Green Knight

p. 171: Background Information:

Main Idea:

Three Key Points:

Key Words/Phrases:

Lines 1-10:

Summarize these lines into your own words:

Main Idea Key Words/Phrases

Lines 11-19:

What aspect of Medieval Romance is introduced in these lines?

Aspects of Medieval Romance Key Words/Phrases

What other elements are in the story that make it a Medieval Romance?

Lines 34-51:

Summarizing: What are the THREE main points of the Green Knight’s speech in these lines? Give SPECIFIC words/phrases from the text.

Main Point #1: Key Words/Phrases

Main Point #2 Key Words/Phrases

Main Point #3 Key Words/Phrases

Lines 60-76:

Summarizing: What is the Green Knight proposing in his challenge?

Summarize his Challenge Key Words/Phrases

What aspect of medieval romances does the Green Night’s appearance illustrate? How do you know this?

Reading Check: How does the Green Knight challenge Arthur’s court?

Lines 95-112:

Summarize these lines (Main Idea) Key Words/Phrases

How does King Arthur feel about the Green Knight’s challenge?

What is King Arthur’s motivation?

How does the Green Knight react?

Lines 128-130:

Compare and Contrast: Read Gawain’s description of himself in these lines. In what ways does this illustration of Gawain CONTRAST with those lines?

Lines 128-134:

How are Gawain’s words in these lines and the court’s decision consistent with the ideals of chivalry?

Lines 150-155:

Summarize the key points:

Lines 162-175:

How is the Green Knight chivalrous in his reply to Gawain?

What words underscore the importance of a knight’s promise?

Reading Check: What does the Gawain do to the Green Knight?

Lines 188-213:

How would you summarize the event described in these lines? Key Words/Phrases

Lines 214-231:

What TWO characteristics of a medieval romance are reflected in these lines?

A. B.

Lines 236-254:

Identify the main points in this description of Arthur’s reaction to the Green Knight.

Sum up Arthur’s reaction to the Green Knight’s visit.

Why would Arthur behave in such a casual manner after witnessing such a scene?

Reading Check: What happens after Gawain chops off the Green Knight’s head?

Lines 262-286:

Main Idea of these lines (pay attention to the setting) Key Words/Phrases

Lines 287-294:

*The knighthood arose only as a result of the growing influence of Christianity (we learned this from Beowulf), so mentions of heaven and hell are not new concepts to the audience.

Give Key Words/Phrases that support alliteration and imagery:

Alliteration:

Imagery:

Reading Check: What is the Green Knight doing when Gawain arrives at the Green Chapel?

P. 180: Illustration:

In what ways does this illustration of the Green Knight compare or contrast with your mental image of him? Explain your answer.

Lines 359-387:

How do Gawain’s actions in these lines reflect or depart from the ideals of knighthood?

*It is the inclusion of human emotions that made this poem popular. It presented heroes who possessed chivalric virtues, but who still had human qualities. The author gently mocks the tradition of the flawless hero and still upholds the pursuit of the ideal.

Lines 401-406:

What happens after the Green Knight’s third stroke with the ax?

Reading Check: How does Gawain react when the Green Knight first lifts his axe?

Lines 441-462:

Summarize these lines (Main idea) Key Words/Phrases

Lines 441-443:

What theme of medieval romance is suggested in these lines? Key Words/Phrases

Lines 459-477:

How would you summarize Sir Gawain’s response to the Green Knight in these lines?

Constructed or Extended Responses:

1.  Whom do you admire more, Gawain or the Green Knight? Why?

2.  Take a Position: Using the example of Sir Gawain, explain whether it is more important to achieve goals or to learn from mistakes.