1. Characteristics of a Romance
Medieval romance
Medieval hero
Chivalry
Courtly Love

2. Characteristics of Medieval Romance
Adventures of knights and the code of chivalry
Settings-not realistic--castles--gardens-forests
Contain mysterious, magical, supernatural events
Hero/heroine is braver, nobler, more honorable
Hero/heroine conceals his/her identity
Hero/heroine motivated by romantic love
Pits forces of good against forces of evil
A challenge or quest for the hero
A woman is used as temptation to pull heroes from goal
Ends in triumph of good over evil.

3. Medieval Hero Son of royalty--king, lord Mysterious birth
Superior human abilities
Mentor
Sidekick
Quest
Love interest
Series of losses before ultimate victory

4. Code of Chivalry Fight bravely and courageously Defeat your enemies
Help friends in trouble
Fight fairly
Associate w/honorable people
Be loyal
Protect others
Keep your word
Be truthful

5. Courtly Love Medieval concept of love with a demanding set of rules
Knight chose one lady to serve faithfully, performing noble deeds for her sake
IDEAL courtly love was CHASTE
Knight’s chosen lady was often married, therefore unattainable.

6. Arthur-King of the Britains
Son of Uther Pendragon and Lady Igraine--Uther’s deception.
Raised by Merlin/Sir Ector
Pulled sword from stone
Received Excalibur from Lady of the Lake
Founded Camelot and Code of Chivalry
Round Table

7. Arthur-King of the Britains
Called together knights to protect/serve “Might FOR Right”
Best friend to Launcelot
Husband to Guinevere
Father/uncle to Mordred
“The Once and Future King”