Authors
This epic poem, written in the 8th or 9th century, has an unknown author.
Beowulf
A long narrative poem about the life of a heroic figure, usually dealing with the struggle between good and evil and including other distinct features.
Epic poem
Originally published in 1667, Paradise Lost was later expanded into this many books in its 1674 second edition.
12 Books
These two imprisoned Theban cousins both fall hopelessly in love with Emelye.
Arcite and Palamon
EXPOSITION (background information): The Canterbury Tales
A storytelling contest proposed by the innkeeper takes place among a diverse group of pilgrims traveling together from London to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury.
John Bunyan converted to Christianity and wrote this work while imprisoned.
The Pilgrim's Progress
Describe a frame narrative and give an example from what we have read thus far in Challenge II.
A narrative that frames or surrounds another story or set of stories, a story within a story. (The Canterbury Tales)
What special item allows Beowulf to survive the toxic environment and ultimately defeat Grendel’s mother and where is it found?
An ancient sword found in the underwater lair.
The Green Knight swings his axe three times and Sir Gawain flinches this many times.
1 time
RESOLUTION: Beowulf
The Geats push the dragon's carcass off the cliff into the sea and build a massive funeral pyre for Beowulf and burn his body. They build a memorial overlooking the sea, visible to sailors, and seal the remaining treasure inside. The people mourn his death while fearing future attacks
This English author wrote The Canterbury Tales.
Geoffrey Chaucer
One line of two syllables followed by four short rhyming lines. This device appears at the conclusion of stanzas in later Middle English poetry and was used in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Bob and Wheel
This grand capital city and council chamber serves as the majestic/infamous capital of Hell.
Pandemonium
Which gods do each of the characters in The Knight's Tale pray to and for what?
Arcite - Mars (victory)
Palamon - Venus (Emelye/love)
Emelye - Diana (freedom from marriage OR a marriage of love)
FALLING ACTION: The Knight's Tale
Arcite lies dying from his severe head wound, he calls Emelye and Palamon to his side. Arcite praises Palamon's loyalty and worthiness, generously telling Emelye that if she decides to marry again, she should choose Palamon. Arcite passes away, and all of Athens grieves deeply for him, holding a massive, magnificent funeral pyre fit for a hero.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a middle English poem from the 14th Century found with three other religious poems written by this author.
UNKNOWN
Poetry that has a meter (set number of accented syllables per line) but not rhyme. Used in the writing of Paradise Lost.
Blank Verse
Grendel and his mother are described in the poem as descendants of this biblical figure.
Cain
During whose reign does the Green Knight come to court and initiate the Beheading Game?
King Arthur
Internal and External CONFLICT: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Internal: Chivalry vs Survival, maintaining honor on his quest
External: Facing the Green Knight, meeting the terms of the challenge
This English author created Paradise Lost, his greatest work, in the form of an epic poem.
John Milton
A poetic name for a person, place, or thing, which consists of several descriptive words often joined by a hyphen and used in Old English epic poetry (ex. sky-candle or battle-sweat)
Kenning
Who is the sole warrior out of Beowulf's entire retinue that stays to help him fight the dragon?
Wiglaf
Name the core virtues in the Knight's Code of Chivalry that we discussed in class (50 points per correct answer).
Faith, Loyalty, Justice, Charity, Prudence, Wisdom, Temperance, Resolve, Honesty, Benevolence, Bravery, Valor
MORAL/LESSON: The Pilgrim's Progress
The Christian life is an enduring journey of faith, perseverance, and spiritual growth that requires overcoming worldly temptations and personal doubts to reach salvation.