1. The Hero Archetypes, the Middle Ages, and King Arthur

2. Background King Arthur Video on his origins Early British Literature Textbook Intro and summary notes (pgs 6-17) Gildas Excerpt, 6 th Century and summary notes Nennius Excerpt, 9 th Century and summary notes King Arthur Web Quest Viewing clips of Merlin (1998) Archetypes Notes (two handouts so far) Jung archetypes background (handout) Read Le Morte D’Arthur Book 1 Chapter 1-5 Summary

3. Pg. 94-97 1066 William the Conqueror invades England and takes over. Brings: French Language Feudalism Social, caste, property, and military system Vassals swear allegiance to the lord (can be the king or another member of the nobility). Lords swear allegiance to the king Knights swear allegiance to the lords The king and nobility ruled by “divine right” (God gave it to them) This is a simplified list: God The Pope The King Vassals (varying levels depending on your place in the list) Knights (also vassals) Serfs (bound to the land, no rights, essentially slaves)

4. New Information Read pages 99-101 in textbook. Outline notes in your notebook. I.Knights in Shining Armor a. b. II.Women in Medieval Society: No Voice, No Choice a. b. III.Chivalry and Courtly Love: Ideal but Unreal a. Chivalry I. II. b. Courtly Love I. II. IV.The Rise of Romance a. b.