Vocab
Describing Beowulf's actions; Violently
What is vehemently
Someone who goes on a dangerous journey and uses special abilities to do great things
What is an Epic Hero
What are some themes for the Anglo-Saxon time period
What is heroic loyalty and kinship
An epic hero who battles Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon while showing courage, strength, loyalty, and the will to protect; Dragon defeats epic hero
What is Beowulf
skilled warrior who fought in many battles and is described as honorable, truthful, and humbel
What is the Knight
Being unreasonably stubborn
What is obstinate
Long, formal narrative poem telling a story of a legendary or historical hero
What is an Epic Poem
Intro to writing, shifted oral traditions into written, blended Germanic heroic values with Christian moral themes
What is the influence of Christianity
Uses satire to mock the main character's hypocrisy; 3 riders search for death supports the story's warning of greed and reinforces its moral
What is The Pardonor's Tale
Religious character that doesn't follow the humble traditional lifestyle that is expected
What is the Monk
Having an uncontrolled desire for wealth
What is avarice
The result of an event that was the opposite of what you expected
What is situational Irony
shaped themes, languages, and target audiences of literature; rank of the people
What is the Social Class System
Knight, who is set out to figure out what women most desire, explores women's power and independence, learns about relationships, respect, and women's rights
What is The Wife of Bath's Tale
Poor, honest priest living in an accommodation to the teachings of Christianity and cares for parishioners
What is The Parson
Outstanding ability
When a person says something but means the exact opposite
What is Verbal Irony
Holds morals and lessons, cultural values, and preserves history
What is the Reason for Storytelling
Man vs His sKnight virtues, follows a knight who takes on a mysterious challenge; travels to keep promises and is tested for courage, honesty, and honor.
What is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
skilled worker who makes food; said to have an unpleasant sore on his leg
What is the Cook
Having a desire for what belongs to others
What is Covetousness
Time, place, and environment where an event or story takes place
What is Setting
The fall of the Western Roman Empire, invasions, and the rise of feudalism
What are the major changes brought from the Middle Ages
Main character must travel to the green chapel one year later to receive the blow he agreed to
What is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight's Challenge
knowledgeable about medicine, loves gold, and charges large fees for his services
What is The Physician