Beowulf
Who wrote Beowulf?
Trick question, you goblin.
It's Anonymous
What time of year is it as the poem begins?
Christmas
Translate "Morte d'Arthur" into English.
Death of Arthur
What citation style do we use at this place called Faith?
MLA
What was one thing that was very important to people in this culture?
Boasting.
Telling people about how awesome they are.
Proving themselves in battle.
How does Beowulf die?
In the battle with the Dragon. Gets wounded because he's old.
What gift does Lady Bertilak give to Sir Gawain?
Green Girdle. And some kisses...
Who kills King Arthur?
Mordred
In Beowulf, who is the King of Herot?
Hrothgar
Tell me two things you know about this culture/time period.
Oral History
Illiterate
Feudalism
Lived in horrible conditions
Relied on boasting.
Why does Beowulf decide to fight Grendel and Grendel's mother without weapons?
He wants to put the battle's result in God's hands (or fate's hands if you're not a Christian).
Who is the Green Knight?
Sir Bertilak
Why does King Arthur say Guinevere must be burned at the stake?
Because thems the rules.
Who wrote Morte d'Arthur?
Sir Thomas Malory
What are the primary belief systems in this time period?
Paganism and Christianity
What does Beowulf take as a trophy from his fight with Grendel?
Grendel's arm.
How does King Arthur greet Sir Gawain once he returns from his quest?
With joy. Telling him he's succeeded. All the knights will wear green in his honor.
What is King Arthur's final request to Sir Bedivere?
Throw Excalibur (his sword) into the lake.
What type of poem is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Medieval Romance
What are four aspects of Medieval ideology?
Chivalry
Code of Knights
Honor
Bravery
Courage
List 4 traits of an epic poem.
Long.
Describes a hero's journey/adventures.
Exaggerates a hero's success.
Involves overcoming obstacles/battles.
Usually saving someone or something.
Needs help from someone or something.
How does Gawain feel after he's completed his task/agreement with the Green Knight?
Not great. Thinks he's failed. Doesn't have honor as a knight. Ashamed of the green girdle because it is a memory of his sin.
Who kills Sir Gawain?
Sir Lancelot
Show me a proper in-text citation.
In which century does the Medieval Period end?
15th Century