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Le Morte d’Arthur p. 225. Sir Thomas Malory. Connect to Your Life. Have you ever done or said something that you later regretted? If so, why did you regret it? Given a second chance, how would you have behaved differently?. Build Background. Most popular and enduring in Western culture
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Le Morte d’Arthurp. 225 Sir Thomas Malory
Connect to Your Life • Have you ever done or said something that you later regretted? If so, why did you regret it? Given a second chance, how would you have behaved differently?
Build Background • Most popular and enduring in Western culture • Possibly real: 5th or 6th century Celtic military leader • Many variations of the legend of King Arthur • Merlin, Queen Gwynevere, Sir Launcelot, Sir Gawain, Sir Tristram and Sir Galahad
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Focus: Characterization • Make sure you notice: • Appearance • Speech • Thoughts • Actions (both done by the character and other characters around him/her) • Make a web for each character in your notes as we read