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Literary Romance

Literary Romance. Four Characteristics: Narrative set in a world of pure wish fulfillment Ordinary laws of nature are suspended Superhuman heroes fight the forces of evil Typically a quest involved (dangerous journey in search of something precious). Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

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Literary Romance

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  1. Literary Romance Four Characteristics: • Narrative set in a world of pure wish fulfillment • Ordinary laws of nature are suspended • Superhuman heroes fight the forces of evil • Typically a quest involved (dangerous journey in search of something precious)

  2. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight • Written around 1375 • Author unknown, referred to as “The Gawain Poet” • Thought the be from NW England based on descriptions and language used in poem

  3. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Ideal Knight (nephew of King Arthur) Poem portrays ideals knights would strive to meet Dutifully obeyed code of chivalry, a combination of Christian and military ideals Trawthe: meaning “truth”, “devotion”, “fidelity” keeping one’s word AND remaining faithful to knighthood vows Secular and religious chivalric responsibilities

  4. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Chivalry: code of honor intended to govern knightly behavior. Protect those who cannot protect themselves (women, children, elderly) 1. Courage 2. Sexual Morality 3. Fidelity

  5. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight You Need: 1. Pink highlighter 2. Interactive Reader: pgs. 41-56 • As you read, highlight in PINK evidence of chivalry as exhibited by Gawain. -Next to the highlighted exampled, name the type of chivalry your are identifying(Ex. Courage) • Complete all sidebars Homework: Finish reading “Gawain”. Continue sidebar questions and PINK highlights.

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