Group Work: In groups of three, complete questions on symbols and chivalry. Post all work under classwork/homework before the end of class. List all group member's names at the top of your posting.
What else occurs on the day Arthur weds Guenevere?
On the day of Arthurs marriage to Guenevere he also promised to make Gawain a knight and have him be part of the round table.
To what does King Arthur swear his knights?
King Arthur tells his knights to be chivalrous, loyal, and valiant to God and the kingdom. He also tells them to avoid treason, not commit murder, not to be cruel, and to hive mercy to those who need it.
Explain the significance of Leodegrance's gift to Arthur.
Due to Arthur marrying Geunevere Leodegrance gives Arthur the round table as well as 100 knights. This dowry is significant because it gives Arthur's kingdom a sense of unity, equality, loyalty which allows the knights to be unified under one kingdom.
The King Arthur legends tell of a time in the early history of England when a belief in magic was supplanted by a belief in Christianity. What elements do you find of both magic and religion in this legend?
Magic and themes of religion are seen throughout this legend. Magic is seen in how Morgan le Fay makes her husband turn green and how Merlin places gold names on all the chairs. Religion is displayed in the theme of not being scared to die before God because the knights believed that the second life would be better.
Understanding Chivalry:
In your own words, summarize the code of conduct that Arthur established for his knights.
Arthur gives his knights a code of chivalry which meant that the knights would provide safety and loyalty towards their country and their wives, friends and neighbors.
How does Merlin's response to King Arthur about marrying Guenevere fit in with the idea of chivalry?
Arthur turns down Merlin's offer to be loyal to his lady love.
Is chivalry alive in the modern world? Use examples to support your answer.
No it is not. THis is seen in how men these days do not show as much mercy in war; also in how men and women are not as polite and courtious.