Knight's 1
What is the relationship between Palamon and Arcite?
Cousins
Palamon and Arcite both fall in love with...
Emily
Who is married?
Dorigen and Arveragus
Why is the marriage in the story unconventional?
They serve and respect each other; they are equal.
Franklin, Knight, Both, Neither?
The couple lived happily ever after.
Both
Theseus is ruler of...
Athens
What is the relationship between Emily and Theseus?
Siblings-in-law
Where do the newlyweds live?
A castle by the sea; Brittany
How long is Arveragus gone fighting?
2 years
Franklin, Knight, Both, Neither?
Contains a love triangle.
Both
Who is set free? Under what condition?
Arcite; he must never return to Athens
What is Arcite's new name?
Philostrate
What is Dorigen's joke she makes to Aurelius? How does he react?
She will love him if he clears the rocks from the coast; he takes her seriously.
Who (other than her husband) loves Dorigen? Describe him.
Aurelius; very handsome, strong, and wealthy
Franklin, Knight, Both, Neither?
Told by a member of the merchant class.
Franklin
Who wins? Who dies?
Arcite x2!
Must only use spears, no killing, winner gets Emily
Aurelius prays to 2 gods. Name them.
What type of magic does the magician use to clear the rocks?
Astrology
Franklin, Knight, Both, Neither?
Speaks poorly of his son in the prologue.
Neither (the Franklin doesn't have a son and the Knight doesn't have a prologue)
Which god does each character pray to? What do they pray for?
Arcite prayed to Mars for victory.
Palamon prayed to Venus for love.
Emily prayed to Diana to stay single.
What is dramatic irony? Give an example of it in the Knight's Tale.
When the audience knows more than a character; examples vary
How do Arveragus, Aurelius, and the magician respond to the promises made?
Arveragus asks Dorigen to honor Aurelius; Aurelius lets Dorigen out of her promise; the magician doesn't take the money.
Give any example of irony in the Franklin's Tale.
Answers vary.
Franklin, Knight, Both, Neither?
Example of a romance tale.