Knight Code
What code of behaviors were medieval knights expected to follow?
Chivalry Code
Match the word to the definition: Disconsolate
A. A funeral or ceremony
B. Bliss; Happiness
C. Cheerless; Gloomy
C. Cheerless; Gloomy
Who won the battle for Emily’s hand?
Arcite
Who did Arcite pray to? And what did he pray for?
He prayed Mars the God of War. He prays to Mars to win the tournament.
What theme is shown when Palamon and Arcite become enemies over Emily?
Jealousy/Greed
Knights are expected to show honor and ____.
Loyalty
Match the word to the definition: Iniquity
A. Gross immorality or injustice; wickedness
B. Bliss; Happiness
C. Harassed; Bothered; Disturbed
A. Gross immorality or injustice; wickedness
Why did Theseus spare the lives of Palamon and Arcite when they were fighting in the woods?
The queen and Emily asked him to spare them.
Palamon prays to the Venus hoping to end up with Emily even if ______.
Even if it means he would die.
What theme is shows Palamon and Arcite’s instant attraction and determination to win Emily over?
Courtly Love
What event in the story shows bravery and skills between knights?
The tournament
Match the word to the definition: Obsequies
A. A funeral or ceremony
B. An exemption or as release from an obligation or a rule
C. Bearing or manner; appearance
A. A funeral or ceremony
How did Palamon come to be married to Emily?
Theseus and his parliament decided that Palamon should marry Emily.
Why does Emily pray to Diana?
Emily prays to Diana because she does not wish to marry either of the knights.
What theme was shown when two knights fought over Emily while she had no say in the marriage?
Social Class and Gender Roles
How does Theseus show fairness and justice to Palamon and Arcite?
He creates a tournament instead of punishing them.
Match the word to the definition: Pennon
A. Accessories
B. Gross immorality or injustice; wickedness
C. A Pennant, banner, or flag
C. A Pennant, banner, or flag
What was Arcite’s dying wish?
That Palamon marry Emily
What are Diana and Venus the Gods of?
Diana is the God of Chastity. Venus is the God of Love.
What theme presents the uncontrollable fate the characters face including the loss of friendship and life?
Human Suffering
How does the rivalry show a failure of the knightly code?
They betray their brotherhood for love.
Match the letter to the corresponding number:
1. Harried:___ 2. Accoutrements:___ 3. Mien:__
A. Bearing or manner; appearance
B. Harassed; bothered; disturbed
C. Accessories
1. B
2. C
3. A
What solution to the knights‘ problem did Theseus have?
They each should come back in one year with 100 knights apiece and then fight to see who would marry Emily.
When Emily prays to Diana what is she told?
Emily is told she will have to marry one of the knights regardless of her prayers.
What theme introduces characters praying to Gods knowing that higher divines have power over humans?
Fate and Divine Intervention