Unit 3- Sir Gawain and Chaucer Flashcards
Arthurian Legend
Medieval romances centering on the legendary king Arthur. May involve knight Sir Lancelot and his queen, Guinevere and the quest for the Holy Grail.
Where does Sir Gawain and the Green Knight take place?
Camelot
What is a pilgrimage?
A religious journey or spiritual quest
Was the Canterbury tales written in Middle or Old English?
Middle English
Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales satirize what aspect of English medieval society?
The class system and the hypocrisy of the church
How many stories is each pilgrim supposed to tell on the way to Canterbury?
4
What is special about Canterbury?
It is where Thomas Beckett is laid to rest
What did Thomas Beckett do and why is he important to Catholics?
Beckett stood up to the King and advocated for the Christian faith. The King’s men murdered Thomas Beckett in the church where he now is entombed.
The Green Knight’s identity is revealed to be which character?
Lord Bertilak
How long does Sir Gawain have to meet the Knight’s challenge?
A year and a day
The beginning of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight takes place during what holiday?
Christmas
Define: Alliteration
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely occurring words
The ‘bob and wheel’ at the end of every stanza of Sir Gawain and the Green Night includes how many lines?
5
What are the five points of chivalry?
- humility
- piety
- integrity
- loyalty
- honesty
What is the name of Sir Gawain’s horse?
Gringolet
