Assignment Sir Gawain and The Green Knight

Gingrich, 10H Spring 2012
 
 
 

1.  Consider the  the characteristics of a metrical romance and the definitions of chivalry below     2.  Follow the link below and read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight     3.  While reading make notes on the story based on the characteristics         below.  Specifically consider the heroic aspects of the main characters, the nature of the quest, the role of good and evil, and the supernatural elements that are apparent. 4.  How is chivalry portrayed in the story?  Who is the most chivalrous of the characters and why?

Text of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
 

Metrical Romance Derived from the French Hero usually a knight; Fair ladies in distress, warriors in armor, giants, dragons, enchanters, and enemies of the state Evil Enemy Quest Test(s) of the Hero Supernatural Elements Good vs. evil Female Figures (maidens in need of rescue, mothers, crones, or temptresses)

Chivalry (Code of Honor) Chivalry:  A code of honor Adherence to one’s oath of loyalty to an overlord observing certain rules of warfare adoring a particular lady