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| an alternate spelling of Avalon.medieval legends describe this island, and its castle, as being "not far on this side of paradise" |
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Sir Thomas Malory
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English Knight – 15th century.
Morte d’Arthur; prose narrative –a collection of tales.
Wrote in English.
Vague settings.
Reflects Medieval values of chivalry, courtly love, etc.
Emphasis: plot, heroic deeds, great hero,battles between knights (action).
Arthur: uncomplicated, virtuous. |
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T. H. White
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English novelist – 20th century.
The Once and Future King; four shorter novels. Prose narrative.
Specific, realistic settings.
Reflects modern values – peace, moral battle…good vs. evil.
Emphasis: Arthur’s education, common sense and wisdom, Arthur’s leadership training, peace – avoid war
Arthur: introspective, philosophical, idealist but practical, self-aware, acknowledges failure. |
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Idylls of the King; 12 long poems. Wrote in blank verse.
Settings: beautiful, fairytale-like, pastoral
Reflects Victorian values: respect for authority, high moral character and behavior, Arthur’s kingship instead of his knightly behavior.
Arthur: a just and reverend king, moral example to his people, unbending, strong, formal, more a supernatural being than a man. |
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• The Hero Incognito-searches for his or her true identity; raised by foster parents
• The Initiate-undergoes a rite of passage
• The Scapegoat-suffers to atone for everyone’s sins
• The Outcast-excluded for a crime |
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• The Mentor-a teacher or counselor
• Protectors-defenders of the hero and the group
• Companions-loyal friends
• Animal friends-helpers from nature
• The benevolent force of nature |
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• The force of evil-humanized or not
• Nightmares-within the hero
• Monsters, creatures, and phantasms
• The malevolent force of nature |
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• Damsel in distress-woman must be rescued
• Lover-love affair ends in tragedy
• Enchantress-brings on the destruction of the hero
• Earth mother-provides life, warmth, and protection |
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| the hero searches for truth and learns about himself. Other plot archetypes are part of the journey. |
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• The Quest-the search for someone or something to restore goodness
• The Initiation-the young hero moves toward maturity
• The Task-the hero’s Herculean efforts save others
• Good versus evil-the perennial battle
• The Magic Weapon-used by the hero to defeat evil
• Death and Rebirth-purification, redemption, and growth |
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| skill in battle and tournament |
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| religious belief and observance |
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Page (ages 7 to 14) --- general helper around castle
Squire (ages 14 to 21) ---- serious training for knighthood; accompany one knight to battle and tournament; maintain knight’s equipment and care for horses; learn military skills, horsemanship, the chivalric code
Knighthood ---- (age 21) official procedure requiring fasting, ritual bath, a vigil, religious ceremony Loyal to liege lord or knight-errant Armor, weapons, horse required |
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(a) Prowess, largesse, loyalty, courtesy, honor, humility
(b) no surprise attack; allow defeated enemy to live
(c) formal challenge offered |
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(a) adoration of lady love
(b) fidelity to one lady love
(C) fighting for lady’s honor if required
(d) recognition of love as the noblest of passions
(e) acquisition of social graces and manners expected of the nobility |
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(a) receive commission as a knight from God
(b) vow to uphold and further the Christian faith
(c) expected to practice chastity, piety, temperance |
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| With sword in sword hand and shield covering chest |
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| Medieval Romance characteristics |
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1: Civalry-Code of Honor
2:Courtly Love- Woman pushing around the man
3: Idealized, superhuman hero- Arthur
4:Vague, imagrinary settings
5:supernatural elements-Merlin, sword
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