Theseus
What were Theseus weaknesses ?
That he liked Danger
What response does Arcite get while on the Temple Of Mars?
He hears the statue of Mars whisper "Victorie"
What does Emily pray to Diana?
to be spared marriage to either Palamon or Arcite
What God does Palamon pray to ?
Venus
What does Creon Fear the most?
War
Theseus was the ruler of what ?
Athens
What does Arcite ask for while on the Temple Of Mars ?
War for victory in the battle
Who sees Emelye first In The Knight's Tale?
Palamon
Where does Palamon go before the battle ?
The Temple Of Venus
Who is Creon ?
The ruler of Thebes
Theseus allowed whose release from jail?
Arcite
What is Arcite’s reaction to being set free under Theseus’ conditional release?
Unhappy because Emelye is still there
Who is Emelye?
Theseus sister-in-law
How did Palamon leave prison?
He left by drugging the guard and was able to escape with the help of a friend.
How did Creon dishonor Thebes ?
by refusing to bury or cremate their bodies
What solution to the Knight problem did Theseus?
Each was to return to Athens in one year with 100 knights, & there would be a contest.The winner of the contest would marry Emil
How did Arcite get back into Athens?
Disguised himself as one of Emily's servants to become close to her
Who does Emily want to marry in the knight's tale?
Palamon
what does Palamon ask for while on the Temple Of Venus ?
Pray for love , To win Emelye
Who does Creon blame for the death of his son?
Himself
Who did Theseus exile ?
Hippolytus
Where does Arcite go before the battle ?
The Temple Of Mars
How is Emelye described in The Knight's Tale ?
She exists only as an object of desire
Did Palamon marry Emelye ?
yes
What family tragedies does Creon suffer?
His son N wife