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Arthurian Legend

Explore the journey of Arthurian legends from oral tradition to written tales, diving into the origins of King Arthur, Chivalry, and Medieval Romance. Discover how storytelling shifts through time and culture, from word of mouth to pen.

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Arthurian Legend

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  1. Arthurian Legend From Word of Mouth to Pen

  2. Write a 1-Sentence Story • Think of a 1-sentence story (something simple) then write it down.

  3. Now, pass it back… • …and EMBELLISH it (add details to make the story more fantastic/attractive)

  4. Origins of… • Beowulf • Iliad • Three Little Pigs

  5. Essential Question: • What happens when a story from oral tradition gets written down? What do you gain? What do you lose?

  6. King Arthur?

  7. Man or Legend? Painting by Charles Ernest Butler (1903)

  8. DEFINITION of Legend • Legend: A story (or group of stories) told about a particular person or place. Encyclopedia Britannica

  9. A&E’s King Arthur: His Life and Legends Watch this!

  10. Embellishing Arthur • 5th-6th Century Celtic King? • ( ? – 1100 C.E.) Celtic stories • Near mythic figure • (1138 C.E.) Monmouth’s The History of the Kings of England • Great King / Military leader

  11. Geoffrey of Monmouth • History of the Kings of England • Presented as a “history” • based on an “ancient book” of British history that he alone had. • Arthur & Merlin are woven into a grand history of English kings

  12. Why Write it? For Whom? • 1066 C.E. – Norman Conquest • For a European (Norman) audience (written in Latin) • Geoffrey’s History fills “gaps” in knowledge • Makes Britons seem grand (European connections) • Makes Norman conquest seem legitimate See “Geoffrey of Monmouth” in the “Camelot Project” (Rochester University)

  13. AGAIN!!?!?! (9:00-11:52) • Answer in your notes… • Who was Chrétien de Troyes? • How did his Arthurian “model” differ from Geoffrey’s? • What is Chivalry?

  14. Chrétien de Troyes • Great French Writer • Wrote entertaining narratives about King Arthur (1160-85 C.E.) • Invented “heroic model” for Arthur • (“single hero adventure”) • Not just about fighting, about upholding “Chivalry”

  15. What is Chivalry? • The medieval system, principles and customs of knighthood • bravery • courtesy • honor • gallantry toward women (thefreediectionary.com)

  16. Medieval Romance • Literary form developed in France • Mid 12th century • narrative of many quests(“single hero adventures”) • Characterized by Chivalry • Teaches Chivalric values (including courtly love)

  17. Quest • Each quest represents the pursuit of a virtue • Ex. Quest for Holy Grail = seeking oneness with God

  18. Purpose: Teach Readers • Characters actions serve as EXAMPLES • To teach VIRTUES (Chivalry) • Loyalty to God, King, and your Lady • Bravery • Courtesy to all (but NOT the infidel!)

  19. Beowulf vs. Arthur • Q: How does a work of literature reflect the values of the people/culture of the era?

  20. Arthurian Investigation • With your group, prepare a short (~ 2 min) presentation about your assigned topic • Take responsibility for your role • Help group members with their roles

  21. For the Presentation • Teach the rest of the class • Use assigned questions to help guide your presentation • Work together to present • Presentation leader organizes, but at least 2 members should speak • See rubric

  22. During Presentations • Be respectful and attentive! • Peers = teachers • (part of your grade) • Take notes! • Important information • Will help with the HW

  23. Essential Question: What happens when a story from oral tradition gets written down?

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