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Characteristics of the Medieval Romance

Dive into the enchanting world of medieval romance, where hero-knights embark on high adventures, idealizing chivalry and love for their lady. Explore mysterious settings, supernatural elements, and concealed identities in this tale of noble deeds and tragic endings.

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Characteristics of the Medieval Romance

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  1. Characteristics of the Medieval Romance A Tale of High Adventure. A religious crusade, a conquest for the knight’s liege lord, or the rescue of a captive lady (or any combination).

  2. 1. Medieval romance usually idealizes chivalry.

  3. 2. Medieval romance idealizes the hero-knight and his noble deeds.

  4. 3. An important element of the medieval romance is the knight’s love for his lady.

  5. 4. The settings of medieval romance tend to be imaginary and vague.

  6. 5. Medieval romance derives mystery and suspense from supernatural elements.

  7. 6. Medieval romance uses concealed or disguised identity.

  8. 7. Repetition of the mystical number 3.

  9. Other Elements Include… • Elderly Authority Figure • Divine Plans and Predestination • Love at First Sight • Conventions of Courtly Lover • Fierce Combat • Tragic Ending

  10. Characteristics of the Hero-Knight • Birth of a great hero is shrouded in mystery. • He is reared away from his true home in ignorance of his real parents. • For a time, his true identity is unknown. • After meeting an extraordinary challenge, he claims his right. • His triumph benefits a nation or a group.

  11. Hero-Knight vs. Epic Hero • How is the hero-knight similar to the epic hero? • How is the hero-knight different? • How well does the hero-knight’s journey fit into Joseph Campbell’s monomyth model?

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