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Observations on the Role of Women in the Once and Future King by T.H. Whites (812 words, 1 pages)

Presence of Women in "The Ill Made Knight" Throughout the story "The Ill made Knight", in T.H. Whites novel The Once and Future King, women are portrayed as the cause of the destruction of Sir Lancelot's morality. Guenevere's ascendancy of Lancelot's love, Elaine's attempts at luring Lancelot into her life, ... Read More

Knights Chivalry in Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur (995 words, 2 pages)

In the Medieval Period, knights dedicated their lives to following the code of chivalry. In Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, a number of characters performed chivalrous acts to achieve the status of an ideal knight (Minick). Their characteristics of respect for women and courtesy for all, helpfulness to the ... Read More

A Note on Mark Twain and His Novel The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson (510 words, 1 pages)

The Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson BIOGRAPHY Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born on November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri. He took up the name Mark Twain, which was a riverboat term for two fathoms deep, as an alias to use in his writings. Clemens family was very poor when he was ... Read More

An Essay on King Arthur as an Image of a Hero and a Savior (2232 words, 4 pages)

By the ninth century people all over were telling the fabulous tales and romances about Arthur and his kingdom. The common people heard them sung by bards, while in the court poets wrote different versions. In each retelling the speaker would select certain details for emphasis and introduce new elements, ... Read More

The Code of Chivalry in the Arthurian Legend (665 words, 1 pages)

In Medieval times, nights went by a code called chivalry. Chivalry was the order of knighthood and the code of knightly behavior. Many of the tenets of Chivalry were displayed throughout the Arthurian legend. The Lady of the Lake and Excalibur displayed such aspects of chivalric code. The great King ... Read More

A History on the Various Studies Done on King Arthur (1388 words, 2 pages)

The mystical references to Arthur and his adventures are dated in literature in some form for over 1400 years, verifying the enduring appeal of this romantic character. Since the beginnings of the English language there have been legends of great heroes. The first settlements of Britain produced stories rooted in ... Read More

Analysis of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (2395 words, 8 pages)

Take a trip back in time to a place where magic reigned free and was bountiful in daily life, and in fact was the reason the legend began, a place where knights gathered around a round table, where the men honored the men and women and children of their kingdom ... Read More

A Review of Sir Gawain and The Green Knight by the Pearl Poet (932 words, 3 pages)

Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, by the Pearl Poet, begins as a story about King Arthurs court and The Knights of the Round Table, but soon transforms into a story of love, temptation, and power. The story starts with an image of the court and a giant green stranger ... Read More

Gareth Emulates the Code of Chivalry in King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (510 words, 3 pages)

Its never easy having to work hard, but no good deed goes unpunished. In the novel King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green, Sir Gareth is the definition of determined and hard working. He goes from working as a kitchen scullion to fighting alongside ... Read More

Sir Thomas Malory’s Impact on British Literature (595 words, 3 pages)

Sir Thomas Malory was a knight of the Middle Ages with a mysterious prison life that contradicts his achievements as an outstanding author. The gentleman was a knight under the earl of Warwick and served the British parliament in 1445 before spending a large portion of his life imprisoned. Malory ... Read More

Analysis of The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights (358 words, 2 pages)

Throughout the book The Acts of King Arthur and his Noble Knights by John Steinbeck Merlin, the famous wizard, proves himself to be a valuable character to the plot and to the other characters around him. Through his actions, Merlin becomes a powerful force in the lives of many.Firstly, Merlin ... Read More

Merlin as King Arthur Father Figure (764 words, 3 pages)

Merlin the Wizards magical power dictates and foretells the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. In fact, a reader can promptly argue that Merlins arts of magic keeps the book very lively. After all, Merlins magical power is responsible for King Arthurs existence. Merlin uses ... Read More

A Definition of an Epic, a Short Biography of Robert Frost, and the Issue of Having Incompetent Cooks in My Dining Hall (547 words, 2 pages)

1. The EpicAn epic is a long narrative poem or story about a hero who belongs to a noble or royal family. In many epics, there is something supernatural or magical about the hero's birth and death? The hero's central motivation is to perform brave deeds that will protect his ... Read More

A Comparison of the Differences Between the Fairy Lover and Guinevere in Marie De France’s Story of a Knight at King Arthur’s Court (1705 words, 6 pages)

Marie De France's is a story of a knight at King's Arthur's Court whois overlooked by the king, and also perused Queen Guinevere and wooed by afairy lover. The knight is given many gifts by the fairy lover and alsosparked the interest of Queen Guinevere. Laval's promise of not breakinghis ... Read More

The Character of Sir Gawain in Arthurian Legend (1144 words, 4 pages)

Sir Gawain as a Christian Knight In Arthurian legend, one of the Knights of the Round Table is SirGawain, known for being King Arthur's nephew and trusted friend of SirLancelot, another knight. In early literature, Gawain is portrayed as theperfect knight, and all others at the Round Table were to ... Read More

The Knightly Virtues of Chivalry, Heroism, and the Faults of Human Nature in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (515 words, 2 pages)

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was a classic work of literature written by an unknown poet. This poem was written to display how Knights were to be chivalrous and heroic. It also show the faults in humankind. These traits are portrayed through the character of Sir Gawain, who is ... Read More

An Analysis of Realism in American Literature (883 words, 3 pages)

Realism in American LiteratureThroughout the timeline of American literature, trends that mirror the issues and problems of the day appear in the work of popular authors. Each text has its own mold for how an idea, tangible or intangible, should be displayed in writing. The molds of the late nineteenth-century ... Read More

An Analysis of the Documentary Mystery Files: King Arthur (730 words, 3 pages)

King Arthur Mystery PaperThe program that I chose was Mystery Files King Arthur. This documentary explores the origins of King Arthur and attempts to trace the myth to an actual historical figure. It does this by tracing the legend of King Arthur to its roots and cross-examining it with historical ... Read More

The Indirect Joke on American Society in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, a Novel by Mark Twain (784 words, 3 pages)

A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT In A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Mark Twain presents ahumorous picture of the sixth century A.D. Through the use of a maincharacter transported into the past from the twentieth century, Twain isable to ridicule the customs and traditions of this ancient ... Read More

King Arthur of the Knights of the Round Table and Camelot – Did He Exist? (1357 words, 6 pages)

King ArthurWhen we think of King Arthur we think of the great leader of the Knights of the Round Table and Camelot. However, King Arthur may not have even existed. It is debated among many historians whether there even was this great historical figure. While some say that he was ... Read More

The Epic Poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Sir Gawain’s Virtues and How They Were Tested (781 words, 2 pages)

Through the epic poem, Sir Gawains chivalry, courage, courtesy, chastity, honesty, piety, trustworthiness, and generosity were all put to the test. These ideals are important uphold to Sir Gawain because they symbolize what a true knight is. The Lord tests his virtues in different challenges to see if he will ... Read More

A Review of Feminism in Lanval, a Book by Marie De France (1143 words, 4 pages)

A Close Reading of Marie de France Lanval A Feminist ApproachMarie de France is very well-known for placing the women of her Lais into roles of power and fortitude. This was very uncommon for her time period, as Marie lived in the male-dominated world of the twelfth century. Some written ... Read More

The Warm and Kind Welcome Received by Sir Gawain from the Court (1127 words, 4 pages)

Green GloryIn part four of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the members of the court do not expect Sir Gawains sudden return, but when they see that he has come back home, they anxiously embrace and praise him. Sir Gawain is delighted that family and friends greet him with ... Read More

What I Learned by Playing with My Toy Castle (670 words, 2 pages)

All mineBefore Game of Thrones asked the all important question of what would happen if a ten year old ruled a nation, I was developing an answer of my own from the floor of my living room. I wasnt watching some old british adaptation of King Arthur, nor was I ... Read More

The Story of Grail Knights and Siege Perilous in the Arthurian Mythology (1440 words, 6 pages)

For many centuries, readers have been endlessly fascinated by the ideal an image that is something toward which one can strive. The image is manifested into the adventures of King Arthur and his knights adventurers who trade selfishness for chivalry and hierarchy for the Round Table of equality and camaraderie ... Read More

The Themes of Maturity and the Medieval Quest in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1282 words, 4 pages)

The legendary land of Camelot and King Arthurs castle is a common location within British Literature. It is also the main location in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This place is described as having the bravest and most chivalrous knights of all the land guarded by a great king ... Read More

The Concept of Chivalry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a Middle English Romantic Poem (1476 words, 5 pages)

Chivalry May Be Dead But Its Ghost IsntSir Gawain and the Green Knight is a poem from the Middle Ages written by an unknown author commonly referred to as the Pearl Poet. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the supposedly uniform concept of chivalry is interpreted in different ways ... Read More

A Show of Chivalry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Characters in King Arthur (1180 words, 4 pages)

Chivalry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Within Medieval stories chivalry is the most common prominent theme,because it was an important part of this time period. Chivalry, as definedby Merriam-Webster, is (1) the system of values (such as loyalty and honor)that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to ... Read More

An Analysis of Humor in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a Film by Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam (811 words, 3 pages)

People often are easily offended when social taboos are brought into humor, however, it can also be a really effective way to make the taboo easier to talk about. Humor is a good way to call out a social group on their practices that may be looked down on by ... Read More

The Search for the Legend of King Arthur (963 words, 3 pages)

What if a common tale known for generations came to life and was actually once a part of history? King Arthur, to be specific, is Britains most powerful and persistent legend. For centuries, people have been familiar with several versions of King Arthurs tale. Considering it has been told for ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013