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King Arthur Review
Complete each of the questions on this handout. Answer each question completely. If the work is done
in class, then you may work with up to two partners. You will need a textbook and notes to complete the
questions. Go to the web site to find links to the stories.
"The Crowning of Arthur"
On Line Version: (Book 1 Chapters 1-8).
Read "The Marriage of Arthur" (Handout.)
Note for the Online version: Read Book 3 Chapter I, Chapter II, and Chapter XV.
Read "The Adventures of Sir Launcelot"
On-line version in Book 6 chapters i-ix. It does take a while to download, so be patient!
Read "Le Morte de Arthur"
On Line Version: (Book 21 Chapters I-VII). It does take a while to download, so be patient!
Part A: Review the elements of chivalry and the heroic tradition in your notes. Then for each of the
legends that we have read, identify two examples of chivalry or the heroic tradition. State the heroic
tradition or element of chivalry that you found, provide a 1-2 sentence summary of the event, and explain
how the event demonstrates the trait you have chosen.
Example: (from "The Marriage of King Arthur")
Chivalry/Heroic Tradition: A Knight must be loyal to his lady love
Summary of event: Merlin offers Arthur an opportunity to marry a woman other than Guenevere,
but Arthur refuses to look at another woman.
Connection: Arthur's refusal to consider other women for marriage depicts him as being loyal to
the woman he loves.
“Arthur Becomes King Of Britain” in PHL 1077-1093
1. Chivalry/Heroic Tradition:
Summary of event:
Connection:
2. Chivalry/Heroic Tradition:
Summary of event:
Connection:
“The Marriage of King Arthur” (Handout)
1. Chivalry/Heroic Tradition:
Summary of event:
Connection:
2. Chivalry/Heroic Tradition:
Summary of event:
Connection:
“The Adventures of Sir Launcelot”
1. Chivalry/Heroic Tradition:
Summary of event:
Connection:
2. Chivalry/Heroic Tradition:
Summary of event:
Connection:
“Le Morte De Arthur” in PHL
1. Chivalry/Heroic Tradition:
Summary of event:
Connection:
2. Chivalry/Heroic Tradition:
Summary of event:
Connection:
Part B: Provide information on each character’s family background, and any significant actions or events
associated with them.
1. Arthur:
2. Gwynevere:
3. Igraine:
4. Uther Pendragon:
5. Merlin:
6. Morgan le Fay:
7. Sir Launcelot:
8. Duke of Tintigail:
9. Leodegrance of Camilyard
10. Sir Ector
11. Sir Kay
12. Sir Tarquine
13. King Bagdemagus
14. King of North Galys
15. Sir Percival
16. Sir Gawain
17. Sir Lyonel
18. Excalibur
19. The Holy Grail