1. Building Background Information
Arthurian Legends
Building Background Information

2. Focus Question
What impact does the social system of chivalry and feudalism have on the themes present in Medieval Literature?

3. What is a Medieval Romance?
Romance in this sense does NOT mean a love story...
Contains:
Strange/supernatural events
Exotic Settings
Adventures
Kings, Knights, and Damsels in Distress

4. What is a Legend? Legends
Anonymous traditional stories about the past inspired by real people and events
Often Feature:
Heroic figures and memorable deeds
Quests or searches for something important; contests; and tests
Patterns, such as events repeated three times

5. Knights of Legend
Is there any truth to the King Arthur Legend?
As you watch, be sure to take note of something new you learned or something you now wonder.

6. Characters to Know Arthur Morgan Le Fay Guinevere Galahad
In your composition book, write a brief description of each character based on information you know already or a quick internet search. You have 10 minutes!
Arthur Morgan Le Fay
Guinevere Galahad
Lancelot Uther
Merlin Lady of the Lake
Mordred
Gawain

7. Important Places and Objects
In your composition book, write a brief description of each item or place based on information you know already or a quick internet search. You have 5 minutes!
Camelot
Excalibur
The Round Table
The Holy Grail

8. Focus Question
Look at your previous notes. After reviewing this material, what inferences can you make about the way chivalry and feudalism impacted the themes and values reflected in the stories of the Middle Ages?