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WorksheetsBrit Lit Test 2
Total questions: 212
Worksheet time: 2hrs 3mins
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
Who was Gawain’s uncle and the king?
King Arthur
Gawain
Guenevere
The Green Knight
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
Who was the main character?
King Arthur
Gawain
Guenevere
The Green Knight
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
Who was Arthur’s wife and the queen?
King Arthur
Gawain
Guenevere
The Green Knight
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
Who was The one who challenges the knights to a “game”?
King Arthur
Gawain
Guenevere
The Green Knight
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot the the knights dine around the__________ __________ _______ _________ _________.
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot a ________ ___________ challenges them to a “game” and calls them cowards
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot a (a) volunteers and once the rules turn out to be deadly Gawain volunteers
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot Arthur volunteers and once the rules turn out to be (a) Gawain volunteers
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot Arthur volunteers and once the rules turn out to be deadly _____ ______
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot Arthur volunteers and once the rules turn out to be deadly _____ ______
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot Gawain cuts off the _______ ______ head and in a year he has to face the same punishment from The Green Knight
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot Gawain cuts off the Green Knights head and in a year he has to face the same punishment from ___ _____ _____.
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot ___ _____ _____ he looks for him and finds a kingdom
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot he pledges (a) to the King of that town which means he has to share every gift with the King
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot he pledges loyalty to the King of that town which means he has to share _____ _______ with the King
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plotHe is given a (a) that makes him not able to be harmed and doesn’t give it to the king
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot the Green Knight finds out and calls him a __ ___
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot Gawain feels ________ ________ _____ and becomes a chivalrous knight
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
In the plot Gawain feels remorseful and apologizes and becomes a ______ _______.
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
Where is the setting?
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
Where is the setting?
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
Where is the setting?
(a)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
What are the main ideas?
Chivalry
Loyalty
honesty is important, especially to the knights
Disobedience
None of the answers
Literary Terms:
What is Beast Fable?
Short tale with animals as principal characters/actors
Narratives based in fantasy that tell of strange, supernatural events in exotic settings
Adventure stories that feature kings, knights, and damsels in distress that tell of quests, battles, and doomed love
Anonymous traditional stories about the past typically including:
Heroic figures and memorable deeds
Quests, contests, or tests
Patterned events (typically repeated 3 times)
A humorous imitation of another work or type of work
Literary Terms:
What is Romance ?
Short tale with animals as principal characters/actors
Narratives based in fantasy that tell of strange, supernatural events in exotic settings
Adventure stories that feature kings, knights, and damsels in distress that tell of quests, battles, and doomed love
Anonymous traditional stories about the past typically including:
Heroic figures and memorable deeds
Quests, contests, or tests
Patterned events (typically repeated 3 times)
A humorous imitation of another work or type of work
Literary Terms:
What is Medieval Romance ?
Short tale with animals as principal characters/actors
Narratives based in fantasy that tell of strange, supernatural events in exotic settings
Adventure stories that feature kings, knights, and damsels in distress that tell of quests, battles, and doomed love
Anonymous traditional stories about the past typically including:
Heroic figures and memorable deeds
Quests, contests, or tests
Patterned events (typically repeated 3 times)
A humorous imitation of another work or type of work
Literary Terms:
What is Legend?
Short tale with animals as principal characters/actors
Narratives based in fantasy that tell of strange, supernatural events in exotic settings
Adventure stories that feature kings, knights, and damsels in distress that tell of quests, battles, and doomed love
Anonymous traditional stories about the past typically including:
Heroic figures and memorable deeds
Quests, contests, or tests
Patterned events (typically repeated 3 times)
A humorous imitation of another work or type of work
Literary Terms:
What makes up a legend?
Heroic figures
Memorable deeds
Quests
Contests or tests
Patterned events (typically repeated 3 times)
Literary Terms:
What is a Mock- Heroic Style?
Applies epic language to ordinary characters and trivial events, uses the combination of lowly subject matter and impressive descriptions to develop amusing, even ridiculous, contrasts
Presents direct statements about a character
Uses actions, thoughts, and dialogue to reveal a character’s personality
Writing that offers insight into society, it’s values, and it’s customs
Form of a language spoken by people in a specific region or group
Literary Terms:
What is Direct Characterization?
Applies epic language to ordinary characters and trivial events, uses the combination of lowly subject matter and impressive descriptions to develop amusing, even ridiculous, contrasts
Presents direct statements about a character
Uses actions, thoughts, and dialogue to reveal a character’s personality
Writing that offers insight into society, it’s values, and it’s customs
Form of a language spoken by people in a specific region or group
Literary Terms:
What is Indirect Characterization?
Applies epic language to ordinary characters and trivial events, uses the combination of lowly subject matter and impressive descriptions to develop amusing, even ridiculous, contrasts
Presents direct statements about a character
Uses actions, thoughts, and dialogue to reveal a character’s personality
Writing that offers insight into society, it’s values, and it’s customs
Form of a language spoken by people in a specific region or group
Literary Terms:
What is Dialect?
Applies epic language to ordinary characters and trivial events, uses the combination of lowly subject matter and impressive descriptions to develop amusing, even ridiculous, contrasts
Presents direct statements about a character
Uses actions, thoughts, and dialogue to reveal a character’s personality
Writing that offers insight into society, it’s values, and it’s customs
Form of a language spoken by people in a specific region or group
Literary Terms:
What is Dialect?
Applies epic language to ordinary characters and trivial events, uses the combination of lowly subject matter and impressive descriptions to develop amusing, even ridiculous, contrasts
Presents direct statements about a character
Uses actions, thoughts, and dialogue to reveal a character’s personality
Writing that offers insight into society, it’s values, and it’s customs
Form of a language spoken by people in a specific region or group
Literary Terms:
What is Archetypal Narrative Elements?
Characters, events, and other things that come in 3s, a test of characters’ moral fiber leading to their destiny, a mysterious guide that helps point the way, or a just ending that rewards good or punishes evil
A narrative poem intending to be sung and without a know author/creator which usually includes:
Four-line stanzas in which the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme
Repeated key phrases or a regularly repeated section
Dialogue
Off color tales (ones you probably wouldn't tell in church)
Literary works with two or more levels of meaning
A pair of rhyming iambic pentameters
Literary Terms:
What makes up Archetypal Narrative Elements?
Characters and events and other things that come in 3s,
A test of characters’ moral fiber leading to their destiny
A mysterious guide that helps point the way or a just ending that rewards good or punishes evil
None of the answers
A pair of rhyming iambic pentameters
Literary Terms:
What is Archetypal Narrative Elements?
Characters, events, and other things that come in 3s, a test of characters’ moral fiber leading to their destiny, a mysterious guide that helps point the way, or a just ending that rewards good or punishes evil
A narrative poem intending to be sung and without a know author/creator which usually includes:
Four-line stanzas in which the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme
Repeated key phrases or a regularly repeated section
Dialogue
Off color tales (ones you probably wouldn't tell in church)
Literary works with two or more levels of meaning
A pair of rhyming iambic pentameters
Literary Terms:
What makes up Archetypal Narrative Elements?
Characters and events and other things that come in 3s,
A test of characters’ moral fiber leading to their destiny
A mysterious guide that helps point the way or a just ending that rewards good or punishes evil
None of the answers
A pair of rhyming iambic pentameters
Literary Terms:
What is a Folk Ballad ?
Characters, events, and other things that come in 3s, a test of characters’ moral fiber leading to their destiny, a mysterious guide that helps point the way, or a just ending that rewards good or punishes evil
A narrative poem intending to be sung and without a know author/creator which usually includes:
Four-line stanzas in which the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme
Repeated key phrases or a regularly repeated section
Dialogue
Off color tales (ones you probably wouldn't tell in church)
Literary works with two or more levels of meaning
A pair of rhyming iambic pentameters
Literary Terms:
What makes up a Folk Ballad ?
A narrative poem intending to be sung and without a know author/creator
Usually includes:
Four-line stanzas in which the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme
Repeated key phrases or a regularly repeated section
Dialogue
None of the answers
Literary Terms:
What is a Falbo?
Characters, events, and other things that come in 3s, a test of characters’ moral fiber leading to their destiny, a mysterious guide that helps point the way, or a just ending that rewards good or punishes evil
A narrative poem intending to be sung and without a know author/creator which usually includes:
Four-line stanzas in which the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme
Repeated key phrases or a regularly repeated section
Dialogue
Off color tales (ones you probably wouldn't tell in church)
Literary works with two or more levels of meaning
A pair of rhyming iambic pentameters
Literary Terms:
What are Allegories?
Characters, events, and other things that come in 3s, a test of characters’ moral fiber leading to their destiny, a mysterious guide that helps point the way, or a just ending that rewards good or punishes evil
A narrative poem intending to be sung and without a know author/creator which usually includes:
Four-line stanzas in which the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme
Repeated key phrases or a regularly repeated section
Dialogue
Off color tales (ones you probably wouldn't tell in church)
Literary works with two or more levels of meaning
A pair of rhyming iambic pentameters
Literary Terms:
What is a Heroic Couplet?
A pair, two, of rhyming iambic pentameters
A narrative poem intending to be sung and without a know author/creator which usually includes:
Four-line stanzas in which the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme
Repeated key phrases or a regularly repeated section
Dialogue
Off color tales (ones you probably wouldn't tell in church)
Literary works with two or more levels of meaning
A pair of rhyming iambic pentameters
Background Notes:
Dates of Period:
1066-1485
1060-1480
1000- 1500
900-1200
1100-1400
Background Notes:
What is the significance of 24?
24 Written tales in The Canterbury Tales
24 pages
24 days
24 months
Background Notes:
What is the significance of 32?
32 Pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales
32 pages
32 days
32 months
Background Notes:
What is the significance of 128?
Potentially 128 tales in The Canterbury Tales
128 pages
128 days
128 months
Background Notes:
What makes up the feudal system ?
King
Lords/Nobles
Lesser Lords/Nobles
gods/goddess
Presidents
Background Notes:
Who is the highest in the feudal system ?
King
Lords/Nobles
Lesser Lords/Nobles
gods/goddess
Presidents
Background Notes:
Who is the second highest in the feudal system ?
King
Lords/Nobles
Lesser Lords/Nobles
gods/goddess
Presidents
Background Notes:
Who is the lowest in the feudal system ?
King
Lords/Nobles
Lesser Lords/Nobles
gods/goddess
Presidents
Background Notes:
What makes up the parliament- House of Commons ?
Commoners
Nobles
Clergy
House of Lords
Presidents
Background Notes:
What makes up the Church Hierarchy ?
Commoners
Nobles
Clergy
House of Lords
Presidents
Background Notes:
Who is the highest in the Church Hierarchy ?
Pope
Cardinal
Bishops
Arch-Bishops
Priests
Background Notes:
Who is below the Pope in the Church Hierarchy ?
Pope
Cardinal
Bishops
Arch-Bishops
Priests
Background Notes:
Who is below the Cardinal in the Church Hierarchy ?
Pope
Cardinal
Bishops
Arch-Bishops
Priests
Background Notes:
Who is below the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy ?
Pope
Cardinal
Bishops
Arch-Bishops
Priests
Background Notes:
Who is below the Arch-Bishops in the Church Hierarchy ?
Pope
Cardinal
Bishops
Arch-Bishops
Priests
Background Notes:
What is Middle English?
A merged version of Old English and French
Spoken by the intellectuals and aristocrats
Spoken in church services and biblical writings
Spoken by common households
Old English
Background Notes:
What is French?
A merged version of Old English and French
Spoken by the intellectuals and aristocrats
Spoken in church services and biblical writings
Spoken by common households
Old English
Background Notes:
What is Latin?
A merged version of Old English and French
Spoken by the intellectuals and aristocrats
Spoken in church services and biblical writings
Spoken by common households
Old English
Background Notes:
What is Old English?
A merged version of Old English and French
Spoken by the intellectuals and aristocrats
Spoken in church services and biblical writings
Spoken by common households
Old English
Background Notes:
What was the spoken language during the time?
A merged version of Old English and French
Spoken by the intellectuals and aristocrats
Spoken in church services and biblical writings
Spoken by common households
Old English
Background Notes:
When was the Magna Carta Signed?
1215
1225
1205
1235
1245
Background Notes:
Who was Father of English Poetry?
Geoffrey Chaucer
William Blake
Henery Longfellow
Beowulf
Tolkien
Background Notes:
Old English- Anglo Saxon Time Period?
450-1150
1150 -1450
1500- Current
900-1200
1100-1400
Background Notes:
Middle English- Medieval Period- Time Period?
450-1150
1150 -1450
1500 - Current
900-1200
1100-1400
Background Notes:
Modern English Time Period?
450-1150
1150 -1450
1500 to Current
900-1200
1100-1400
Why did William the Conqueror invade England?
He argued that he was the rightful heir to the throne, since he was Edward's cousin.
He didn't want the Muslims to take it over.
He didn't like England because they were Catholics.
He didn't want England to be ruled by Vikings.
Who brought the idea of feudalism to England?
William the Conqueror
King Henry IV
Pope Gregory VII
Charlemagne
What is William the Conqueror known for?
Conquering England after the Battle of Hastings
Beginning Feudalism in England
Giving his nobles land and them in turn giving knights fiefs of land
Discovering America
United Europe under the Holy Roman Empire
What was the Domesday book?
a book about the end of the world commissioned by William the Conqueror
A record of all the property and holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror so he could determine the extent of his lands and wealth
a recipe book with all of the latest French cuisine commissioned by William the Conqueror
a book tracing the family lineage of the English Throne commissioned by William the Conqueror
What was an impact of William's conquering of England?
He outlawed the feudal system in England.
He established a feudal system similar to others around Europe.
He ended the line of Norman kings in England.
He banished all Saxons from his lands.
What was the Domesday book?
a book about the end of the world commissioned by William the Conqueror
A record of all the property and holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror so he could determine the extent of his lands and wealth
a recipe book with all of the latest French cuisine commissioned by William the Conqueror
a book tracing the family lineage of the English Throne commissioned by William the Conqueror
Normandy is the birth place of what?
art
impressionism
abstract
cubism
Where did the Black Death/Black Death originate?
India
Egypt
Russia
China
What did the common people believe caused the Bubonic Plague/Black Death?
A miasma
Fleas
God's punishment
Bacteria
Which type of plague affected the lymph nodes?
Bubonic Plague/Black Death
Pneumonic Plague
How did the Flagellants try to win God's forgiveness?
Praying
Whipping themselves
Recreating Jesus' suffering
All of the above
What did Pope Clement VI use to protect himself from the Bubonic Plague/ /Black Death?
Holy Water
Leeches
Fire
Antiobiotics
The Black Death/Black Death caused serious ________ shortages.
Food
Water
Housing
Labor
How was the Black Death/Black Death spread?
Rats and fleas
Dogs and ticks
Cats and Bats
Birds
Which of these is not a result of the Black Death/Bubonic Plague?
It affected the economy of Europe
It weakens the Feudal system
Peasants demanded more rights
It lead to the 100 year War
What class did the Black Death/Bubonic Plague Affect?
Nobility
Peasants / Serfs
Monarchy
All of the above
What were NOT symptoms of the Bubonic/Black Death plague?
Hair falling out
Bubos' on the skin
High fever
Skin turned grey/black
Which European Country did the Bubonic Plague/Black Death affect FIRST
England
France
Germany
Italy
The Black Death/ Bubonic Plague killed between
100,000 - 1,000,000 people
1,000,000 - 35,000,000 people
40,000,000 - 60,000,000 people
1,000 - 10,000 people
The Black Death/Bubonic Plague ___.
was spread in Britain because of the trade with Asia.
was spread along all Europe and killed 80% of the population
was spread in Asia because of the Crusades
The Black Death/Bubonic Plague changed what?
social structure
church
health
None of the answers
The Black Death/Bubonic Plague allowed what to happen for the betterment of serfs?
Less money and lower wages
Same money and wages
More money and higher wages
None of the answers
What century did the Bubonic Plague/ Black Death take place?
(a)
Becket was appointed as _____ by _____.
the Archbishop of Canterbury / Henry II
Chaucer / Canterbury tales
the next king / Henry II
the Archbishop of Canterbury / Lancelot
The killers of Thomas Becket were ____.
crusaders
4 knights working for the king
peasants sent by the king
going to be forgiven by Church
Chaucer was ___.
a very religious artist
a friend of Beowulf
declared heretic
very critic of the Church
The crusaders though their sins were going to be forgiven.
FALSE
TRUE
Becket was appointed as what, in 1161?
Lord of the Admiralty
Lord Chancellor
Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of York
Why did Becket flee (run away) to France?
He didn't flee, he was working on Henry's behalf
Becket refused to obey Henry's rules limiting church power
He owed Henry money
He had committed a crime himself
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight:
Who was the author?
Pearl
Chaucer
Morte' DArthur
The Green Knight
Famous events/places in Normandy
France's coast was invaded from Wilima to get England-Day
Mont Saint Michaels
Battle of the Bulge
cliffs and beach
Who was the great conquest of England done by ________ _______ _________? He Conqueror occurred in 1066 and introduced Old French to English culture and began the chain of events leading to the evolution of Middle English.
(a)
What was reform?
was a sign of corruption, religious leaders would attempt to reform during corruption or signs if corruption
South End of London Bridge, in the Chaucer, of Canterbury Tales- Place of Departure for "Pilgrims and shrine to St. Thomas Beckett
Martyred in Canterbury Cathedral- Catholics- Protestants not important
To the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett
The type of religious leader who attempted to reform during corruption (or signs of corruption) is also a sign of corruption.
What was Tarboard Inn?
was a sign of corruption, religious leaders would attempt to reform during corruption or signs if corruption
South End of London Bridge, in the Chaucer, of Canterbury Tales- Place of Departure for "Pilgrims and shrine to St. Thomas Beckett
Martyred in Canterbury Cathedral- Catholics- Protestants not important
To the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett
The type of religious leader who attempted to reform during corruption (or signs of corruption) is also a sign of corruption.
What is a Pilgrimage?
was a sign of corruption, religious leaders would attempt to reform during corruption or signs if corruption
South End of London Bridge, in the Chaucer, of Canterbury Tales- Place of Departure for "Pilgrims and shrine to St. Thomas Beckett
Martyred in Canterbury Cathedral- Catholics- Protestants not important
To the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett
The type of religious leader who attempted to reform during corruption (or signs of corruption) is also a sign of corruption.
What is disconrent?
was a sign of corruption, religious leaders would attempt to reform during corruption or signs if corruption
South End of London Bridge, in the Chaucer, of Canterbury Tales- Place of Departure for "Pilgrims and shrine to St. Thomas Beckett
Martyred in Canterbury Cathedral- Catholics- Protestants not important
To the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett
The type of religious leader who attempted to reform during corruption (or signs of corruption) is also a sign of corruption.
Chaucer was ___.
a very religious artist
a friend of Beowulf
declared heretic
very critic of the Church
Who was Harry Bailey?
An inn keeper
He propose each pilgrim to tell 2 stories to and from Canterbury- 4 each
Host will be MC Judge- Harry Bailey
Winners gets supper- others paid for
None of the answers
What are crusaders?
was a sign of corruption, religious leaders would attempt to reform during corruption or signs if corruption
South End of London Bridge, in the Chaucer, of Canterbury Tales- Place of Departure for "Pilgrims and shrine to St. Thomas Beckett
Martyred in Canterbury Cathedral- Catholics- Protestants not important
To the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett
Swept Across Europe Part of the Church - Category
What are cathedrals?
They were mighty and built in England-Part of the Church Category
South End of London Bridge, in the Chaucer, of Canterbury Tales- Place of Departure for "Pilgrims and shrine to St. Thomas Beckett
Martyred in Canterbury Cathedral- Catholics- Protestants not important
To the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett
Swept Across Europe Part of the Church - Category
What is expose?
They were mighty and built in England-Part of the Church Category
Other attempted to expose the church and feudal system as well- corruption (was a sign of corruption, others tried to expose, the feudal system, and the church)
Martyred in Canterbury Cathedral- Catholics- Protestants not important
To the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett
Swept Across Europe Part of the Church - Category
What is social system?
They were mighty and built in England-Part of the Church Category
Other attempted to expose the church and feudal system as well- corruption (was a sign of corruption, others tried to expose, the feudal system, and the church)
Was known as the feudal system
To the shrine of St. Thomas Beckett
Swept Across Europe Part of the Church - Category
Part social system is which of the following?
Lords and vassals- they pledged allegiance to the king- everyone did
Military
King/Lords - they preserved subjects - They enjoyed taking care of the kingdom and protected the land
None of the answers
Part social system - what did the Lords and Vassals?
They pledged allegiance to the king- everyone did
Military
They preserved subjects - They enjoyed taking care of the kingdom and protected the land
None of the answers
Part social system - what did the Kings and Lords?
They pledged allegiance to the king- everyone did
Military
They preserved subjects - They enjoyed taking care of the kingdom and protected the land
None of the answers
What is chivalry ?
They were mighty and built in England-Part of the Church Category
Other attempted to expose the church and feudal system as well- corruption (was a sign of corruption, others tried to expose, the feudal system, and the church)
Was known as the feudal system
Combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight. Especially courage, honor, justice, and readiness to the weak. Courteous behavior especially to women.
Swept Across Europe Part of the Church - Category
Which of the following are German languages?
Norwegian and Swedish
Finnish and Dutch
German and English
Japanese and Italian
All of the answers
True or False: There was no English LIterature after 1066 for 100 years.
True
False
Aspects of the Literature:
Courtliness
Sentiment
Ornateness
Religious Literature Latin
New Poetry was French
What literary genre was this unit?
Lyric
Horror
Suspense
Drama
The Romance- Major Literary Form Examples
Tales of King Arthur
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Huckleberry Finn
Tom Sawyer
What works are associated the Arthurian Legend?
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight
Morte D'Arthur
Prologue
Nun's Priest Tale
Pardoner's Tale
What works are associated the Canterbury Tales?
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight
Morte D'Arthur
Prologue
Nun's Priest Tale
Pardoner's Tale
What works are associated the Ballads?
The Two Corbies
Lord Randall
Get Up and Bar Dorr
Barbara Allen
Pardoner's Tale
What was the Prologue associated with Canterbury Tales about?
All 32 Pilgrimes -It introduces the frame story, in which a group of pilgrims travelling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury agree to take part in a storytelling competition, and describes the pilgrims themselves
Based on the fable "Del cok e del gupil" ("The Cock and the Fox") by Marie de France. It is a fable in the tradition of Aesop, told to point a moral: Marie's Fable of the Cock and the Fox.
One of the 24 stories in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. The cynical Pardoner explains in a witty prologue that he sells indulgences—ecclesiastical pardons of sins—and admits that he preaches against avarice although he practices it himself.
Is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English. The author is unknown; the title was given centuries later.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
What was the Nun's Priest's Tale associated with Canterbury Tales about?
All 32 Pilgrimes -It introduces the frame story, in which a group of pilgrims travelling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury agree to take part in a storytelling competition, and describes the pilgrims themselves
Based on the fable "Del cok e del gupil" ("The Cock and the Fox") by Marie de France. It is a fable in the tradition of Aesop, told to point a moral: Marie's Fable of the Cock and the Fox.
One of the 24 stories in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. The cynical Pardoner explains in a witty prologue that he sells indulgences—ecclesiastical pardons of sins—and admits that he preaches against avarice although he practices it himself.
Is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English. The author is unknown; the title was given centuries later.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
What was the Pardoner's Tale associated with Canterbury Tales about?
All 32 Pilgrimes -It introduces the frame story, in which a group of pilgrims travelling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury agree to take part in a storytelling competition, and describes the pilgrims themselves
Based on the fable "Del cok e del gupil" ("The Cock and the Fox") by Marie de France. It is a fable in the tradition of Aesop, told to point a moral: Marie's Fable of the Cock and the Fox.
One of the 24 stories in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. The cynical Pardoner explains in a witty prologue that he sells indulgences—ecclesiastical pardons of sins—and admits that he preaches against avarice although he practices it himself.
Is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English. The author is unknown; the title was given centuries later.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
What were the works associated with the Arthurian Legend Sir Gawain and the Green Knight about?
All 32 Pilgrimes -It introduces the frame story, in which a group of pilgrims travelling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury agree to take part in a storytelling competition, and describes the pilgrims themselves
Based on the fable "Del cok e del gupil" ("The Cock and the Fox") by Marie de France. It is a fable in the tradition of Aesop, told to point a moral: Marie's Fable of the Cock and the Fox.
One of the 24 stories in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. The cynical Pardoner explains in a witty prologue that he sells indulgences—ecclesiastical pardons of sins—and admits that he preaches against avarice although he practices it himself.
Is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English. The author is unknown; the title was given centuries later.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
What were the works associated with the Arthurian Legend Morte D'Arthur about?
All 32 Pilgrimes -It introduces the frame story, in which a group of pilgrims travelling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury agree to take part in a storytelling competition, and describes the pilgrims themselves
Based on the fable "Del cok e del gupil" ("The Cock and the Fox") by Marie de France. It is a fable in the tradition of Aesop, told to point a moral: Marie's Fable of the Cock and the Fox.
One of the 24 stories in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. The cynical Pardoner explains in a witty prologue that he sells indulgences—ecclesiastical pardons of sins—and admits that he preaches against avarice although he practices it himself.
Is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English. The author is unknown; the title was given centuries later.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
What was the ballad The Two Corbies about?
A discussion between two ravens who stumble upon a “new slain knight.” This section of the poem is important because it shows how this knight whoever he is has just recently been killed. He has not been in this place for a long time when the ravens stumble upon him.
tells the story of Lord Randal who went hunting in the woods with a hawk and hounds. In the woods he met his true love who gave him eels fried in a pan. Lord Randal ate the eels and gave the leftovers to his hawk and hounds, but since the fish was poisoned, they all died.
It is a medieval Scots ballad about a battle of wills between a husband and wife. It is Child ballad 275 (Roud 115). According to Child, it was first published by David Herd.
It is a traditional folk song that is popular throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. It tells of how the eponymous character denies a dying man's love, then dies of grief soon after his untimely death.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
What was the ballad Lord Randall about?
A discussion between two ravens who stumble upon a “new slain knight.” This section of the poem is important because it shows how this knight whoever he is has just recently been killed. He has not been in this place for a long time when the ravens stumble upon him.
It tells the story of Lord Randal who went hunting in the woods with a hawk and hounds. In the woods he met his true love who gave him eels fried in a pan. Lord Randal ate the eels and gave the leftovers to his hawk and hounds, but since the fish was poisoned, they all died.
It is a medieval Scots ballad about a battle of wills between a husband and wife. It is Child ballad 275 (Roud 115). According to Child, it was first published by David Herd.
It is a traditional folk song that is popular throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. It tells of how the eponymous character denies a dying man's love, then dies of grief soon after his untimely death.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
What was the ballad Get Up and Bar the Door about?
A discussion between two ravens who stumble upon a “new slain knight.” This section of the poem is important because it shows how this knight whoever he is has just recently been killed. He has not been in this place for a long time when the ravens stumble upon him.
It tells the story of Lord Randal who went hunting in the woods with a hawk and hounds. In the woods he met his true love who gave him eels fried in a pan. Lord Randal ate the eels and gave the leftovers to his hawk and hounds, but since the fish was poisoned, they all died.
It is a medieval Scots ballad about a battle of wills between a husband and wife. It is Child ballad 275 (Roud 115). According to Child, it was first published by David Herd.
It is a traditional folk song that is popular throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. It tells of how the eponymous character denies a dying man's love, then dies of grief soon after his untimely death.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
What was the ballad Barbara Allan about?
A discussion between two ravens who stumble upon a “new slain knight.” This section of the poem is important because it shows how this knight whoever he is has just recently been killed. He has not been in this place for a long time when the ravens stumble upon him.
It tells the story of Lord Randal who went hunting in the woods with a hawk and hounds. In the woods he met his true love who gave him eels fried in a pan. Lord Randal ate the eels and gave the leftovers to his hawk and hounds, but since the fish was poisoned, they all died.
It is a medieval Scots ballad about a battle of wills between a husband and wife. It is Child ballad 275 (Roud 115). According to Child, it was first published by David Herd.
It is a traditional folk song that is popular throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. It tells of how the eponymous character denies a dying man's love, then dies of grief soon after his untimely death.
(The Death of Arthur), which describes the legendary court of King Arthur, is one of the great explorations of the culture of chivalry. It depicts a world of courtesy, duty and obligation, but it also exposes the dark underbelly of this same culture.
Geoffrey Chaucer is the first great English poet.
True
False
He was the first to be buried in Poets' corner
True
False
He used
a third-person narrator
a first person narrator
One of his famous poem was "The Canterbury Tales"
True
False
In which century was Chaucer born?
13th
14th
15th
Who was Chacer's patron?
Lionel's wife
Edward II
John of Gaunt
Who paid a ransom to the French to have Chaucer released?
Edward III
Richard II
Henry IV
Into how many periods can Chaucer's works be divided?
2
3
4
What is the title of Chaucer's best-known work?
The Book of the Duchess
The House of Fame
The Canterbury Tales
In "The Canterbury Tales," what is the name of the inn where the pilgrims meet before the journey?
The Tolbooth
The Tivoli
The Tabard
"The Nun's Priest's Tale" Character List- Who is Lady Pertelote (the hen)?
Traits: Loving, Judgemental, Smart, Courteous, Would never marry a cowardAnalysis: In love with Chanticleer, Easily swayed
Traits: Convincing, Quick-thinking, arrogant, Good lookingAnalysis:Performs his many tasks very well, Seems used to "dealing" with Peterlote, Quickly goes into stories about why dreams DO matter
Traits: Sly, Gullible, Smart, Quick,Analysis: The "demon" that Chanticleer had a nightmare about, Seen as a treacherous murderer in the eyes of the reader, should not be conceived as evil
Traits: Dedicated, Hardworking, AdjustedAnalysis: Works hard for the survival of daughtersNot much else revealed about her
Traits: Talkative, Wise, InformativeAnalysis: Often interrupts the story to tell tales or give his own opinion, Overall a good storyteller, Old Fox vs. New Fox, Anti-feminist
"The Nun's Priest's Tale" Character List- Who is Chanticleer (the rooster)?
Traits: Loving, Judgemental, Smart, Courteous, Would never marry a cowardAnalysis: In love with Chanticleer, Easily swayed
Traits: Convincing, Quick-thinking, arrogant, Good lookingAnalysis:Performs his many tasks very well, Seems used to "dealing" with Peterlote, Quickly goes into stories about why dreams DO matter
Traits: Sly, Gullible, Smart, Quick,Analysis: The "demon" that Chanticleer had a nightmare about, Seen as a treacherous murderer in the eyes of the reader, should not be conceived as evil
Traits: Dedicated, Hardworking, AdjustedAnalysis: Works hard for the survival of daughtersNot much else revealed about her
Traits: Talkative, Wise, InformativeAnalysis: Often interrupts the story to tell tales or give his own opinion, Overall a good storyteller, Old Fox vs. New Fox, Anti-feminist
"The Nun's Priest's Tale" Character List- Who is Sir Russel (the fox)?
Traits: Loving, Judgemental, Smart, Courteous, Would never marry a cowardAnalysis: In love with Chanticleer, Easily swayed
Traits: Convincing, Quick-thinking, arrogant, Good lookingAnalysis:Performs his many tasks very well, Seems used to "dealing" with Peterlote, Quickly goes into stories about why dreams DO matter
Traits: Sly, Gullible, Smart, Quick,Analysis: The "demon" that Chanticleer had a nightmare about, Seen as a treacherous murderer in the eyes of the reader, should not be conceived as evil
Traits: Dedicated, Hardworking, AdjustedAnalysis: Works hard for the survival of daughtersNot much else revealed about her
Traits: Talkative, Wise, InformativeAnalysis: Often interrupts the story to tell tales or give his own opinion, Overall a good storyteller, Old Fox vs. New Fox, Anti-feminist
"The Nun's Priest's Tale" Character List- Who is Old Widow?
Traits: Loving, Judgemental, Smart, Courteous, Would never marry a cowardAnalysis: In love with Chanticleer, Easily swayed
Traits: Convincing, Quick-thinking, arrogant, Good lookingAnalysis:Performs his many tasks very well, Seems used to "dealing" with Peterlote, Quickly goes into stories about why dreams DO matter
Traits: Sly, Gullible, Smart, Quick,Analysis: The "demon" that Chanticleer had a nightmare about, Seen as a treacherous murderer in the eyes of the reader, should not be conceived as evil
Traits: Dedicated, Hardworking, AdjustedAnalysis: Works hard for the survival of daughtersNot much else revealed about her
Traits: Talkative, Wise, InformativeAnalysis: Often interrupts the story to tell tales or give his own opinion, Overall a good storyteller, Old Fox vs. New Fox, Anti-feminist
"The Nun's Priest's Tale" Character List- Who is Narrator?
Traits: Loving, Judgemental, Smart, Courteous, Would never marry a cowardAnalysis: In love with Chanticleer, Easily swayed
Traits: Convincing, Quick-thinking, arrogant, Good lookingAnalysis:Performs his many tasks very well, Seems used to "dealing" with Peterlote, Quickly goes into stories about why dreams DO matter
Traits: Sly, Gullible, Smart, Quick,Analysis: The "demon" that Chanticleer had a nightmare about, Seen as a treacherous murderer in the eyes of the reader, should not be conceived as evil
Traits: Dedicated, Hardworking, AdjustedAnalysis: Works hard for the survival of daughtersNot much else revealed about her
Traits: Talkative, Wise, InformativeAnalysis: Often interrupts the story to tell tales or give his own opinion, Overall a good storyteller, Old Fox vs. New Fox, Anti-feminist
"Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" Character List- Who is Sir Gawain?
The story's protagonist, Arthur's nephew and one of his most loyal knights. reputation of being a great knight and courtly lover. flaw proves to be that he loves his own life so much that he will lie in order to protect himself. cuts of the green knights head In the court of camelot
A mysterious visitor to Camelot. He green and bright. Beheaded by Sir Gawain, and then picks up his head, gets back on his horse and leaves Authors court. also known as Lord Bertilak, Gwains host, and one of Morgan Le Fayes minions
The sturdy, good-natured lord of the castle where Gawain spends Christmas. Boisterous, powerful, brave, and generous,
A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.
A powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.
"Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" Character List- Who is the Green Knight?
The story's protagonist, Arthur's nephew and one of his most loyal knights. reputation of being a great knight and courtly lover. flaw proves to be that he loves his own life so much that he will lie in order to protect himself. cuts of the green knights head In the court of camelot
A mysterious visitor to Camelot. He green and bright. Beheaded by Sir Gawain, and then picks up his head, gets back on his horse and leaves Authors court. also known as Lord Bertilak, Gwains host, and one of Morgan Le Fayes minions
The sturdy, good-natured lord of the castle where Gawain spends Christmas. Boisterous, powerful, brave, and generous,
A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.
A powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.
"Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" Character List- Who is the Bertilak of Hautdesert?
The story's protagonist, Arthur's nephew and one of his most loyal knights. reputation of being a great knight and courtly lover. flaw proves to be that he loves his own life so much that he will lie in order to protect himself. cuts of the green knights head In the court of camelot
A mysterious visitor to Camelot. He green and bright. Beheaded by Sir Gawain, and then picks up his head, gets back on his horse and leaves Authors court. also known as Lord Bertilak, Gwains host, and one of Morgan Le Fayes minions
The sturdy, good-natured lord of the castle where Gawain spends Christmas. Boisterous, powerful, brave, and generous,
A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.
A powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.
"Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" Character List- Who is Bertilak's wife?
The story's protagonist, Arthur's nephew and one of his most loyal knights. reputation of being a great knight and courtly lover. flaw proves to be that he loves his own life so much that he will lie in order to protect himself. cuts of the green knights head In the court of camelot
A mysterious visitor to Camelot. He green and bright. Beheaded by Sir Gawain, and then picks up his head, gets back on his horse and leaves Authors court. also known as Lord Bertilak, Gwains host, and one of Morgan Le Fayes minions
The sturdy, good-natured lord of the castle where Gawain spends Christmas. Boisterous, powerful, brave, and generous,
A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.
A powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.
"Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" Character List- Who is Morgan le Faye?
The story's protagonist, Arthur's nephew and one of his most loyal knights. reputation of being a great knight and courtly lover. flaw proves to be that he loves his own life so much that he will lie in order to protect himself. cuts of the green knights head In the court of camelot
A mysterious visitor to Camelot. He green and bright. Beheaded by Sir Gawain, and then picks up his head, gets back on his horse and leaves Authors court. also known as Lord Bertilak, Gwains host, and one of Morgan Le Fayes minions
The sturdy, good-natured lord of the castle where Gawain spends Christmas. Boisterous, powerful, brave, and generous,
A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.
A powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.
"Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" Character List- Who is King Arthur?
The king of Camelot, young and beardless, and his court is in its golden age.
Arthur's wife, beautiful and young
Gawain's horse
A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.
A powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.
"Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" Character List- Who is Queen Guinevere?
The king of Camelot, young and beardless, and his court is in its golden age.
Arthur's wife, beautiful and young
Gawain's horse
A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.
A powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.
"Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" Character List- Who is Gringolet?
The king of Camelot, young and beardless, and his court is in its golden age.
Arthur's wife, beautiful and young
Gawain's horse
A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.
A powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Uther Pendragon?
King of england; father of Arthur; In love with a married woman, Igraine
Forced into marrying Uther and giving her first born to Merlin
Wizard/magician
Wife of Arthur; betrayed Arthur with Lancelot; saved by Lancelot before being burned at the stake
Son of Morgose and Arthur; announced himself as King with Guinevere as his Queen
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Igraine?
King of england; father of Arthur; In love with a married woman, Igraine
Forced into marrying Uther and giving her first born to Merlin
Wizard/magician
Wife of Arthur; betrayed Arthur with Lancelot; saved by Lancelot before being burned at the stake
Son of Morgose and Arthur; announced himself as King with Guinevere as his Queen
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Merlin?
King of england; father of Arthur; In love with a married woman, Igraine
Forced into marrying Uther and giving her first born to Merlin
Wizard/magician
Wife of Arthur; betrayed Arthur with Lancelot; saved by Lancelot before being burned at the stake
Son of Morgose and Arthur; announced himself as King with Guinevere as his Queen
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Guinevere?
King of england; father of Arthur; In love with a married woman, Igraine
Forced into marrying Uther and giving her first born to Merlin
Wizard/magician
Wife of Arthur; betrayed Arthur with Lancelot; saved by Lancelot before being burned at the stake
Son of Morgose and Arthur; announced himself as King with Guinevere as his Queen
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Mordred?
King of england; father of Arthur; In love with a married woman, Igraine
Forced into marrying Uther and giving her first born to Merlin
Wizard/magician
Wife of Arthur; betrayed Arthur with Lancelot; saved by Lancelot before being burned at the stake
Son of Morgose and Arthur; announced himself as King with Guinevere as his Queen
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Kay?
Brother of Arthur; first to attempt to pull sword from stone
Half sisters of Arthur
Sent by Merlin to seduce Arthur; mother of Mordred
Healed the dying knight shortly after becoming a knight himself; Arthur's best friend; disappeared from shame over love of Guinevere; fought a dragon
Daughter of King Pelus; reminded Lancelot of his true love, Guinevere
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who are Morgan Le Fay/Morgose/Morgana?
Brother of Arthur; first to attempt to pull sword from stone
Half sisters of Arthur
Sent by Merlin to seduce Arthur; mother of Mordred
Healed the dying knight shortly after becoming a knight himself; Arthur's best friend; disappeared from shame over love of Guinevere; fought a dragon
Daughter of King Pelus; reminded Lancelot of his true love, Guinevere
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Morgose?
Brother of Arthur; first to attempt to pull sword from stone
Half sisters of Arthur
Sent by Merlin to seduce Arthur; mother of Mordred
Healed the dying knight shortly after becoming a knight himself; Arthur's best friend; disappeared from shame over love of Guinevere; fought a dragon
Daughter of King Pelus; reminded Lancelot of his true love, Guinevere
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Sir Lancelot?
Brother of Arthur; first to attempt to pull sword from stone
Half sisters of Arthur
Sent by Merlin to seduce Arthur; mother of Mordred
Healed the dying knight shortly after becoming a knight himself; Arthur's best friend; disappeared from shame over love of Guinevere; fought a dragon
Daughter of King Pelus; reminded Lancelot of his true love, Guinevere
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Elaine?
Brother of Arthur; first to attempt to pull sword from stone
Half sisters of Arthur
Sent by Merlin to seduce Arthur; mother of Mordred
Healed the dying knight shortly after becoming a knight himself; Arthur's best friend; disappeared from shame over love of Guinevere; fought a dragon
Daughter of King Pelus; reminded Lancelot of his true love, Guinevere
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Galahad?
Son of Elaine and Lancelot; becomes greatest and most honorable knight who saw the Holy Grail after being knighted by Arthur; dies shortly after seeing Grail and Christ
Enchantress; tells King Pelles that she will trick Lancelot into sleeping with Elaine
Tells Elaine that he loves her; threatens to kill Lancelot
Suggests to seek the Holy Grail (wants to see it uncovered)
Knight riding with Galahad; wore the shield with the red cross in battle and was wounded
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Dame Brisen?
Son of Elaine and Lancelot; becomes greatest and most honorable knight who saw the Holy Grail after being knighted by Arthur; dies shortly after seeing Grail and Christ
Enchantress; tells King Pelles that she will trick Lancelot into sleeping with Elaine
Tells Elaine that he loves her; threatens to kill Lancelot
Suggests to seek the Holy Grail (wants to see it uncovered)
Knight riding with Galahad; wore the shield with the red cross in battle and was wounded
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Sir Bromel?
Son of Elaine and Lancelot; becomes greatest and most honorable knight who saw the Holy Grail after being knighted by Arthur; dies shortly after seeing Grail and Christ
Enchantress; tells King Pelles that she will trick Lancelot into sleeping with Elaine
Tells Elaine that he loves her; threatens to kill Lancelot
Suggests to seek the Holy Grail (wants to see it uncovered)
Knight riding with Galahad; wore the shield with the red cross in battle and was wounded
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Sir Gawain?
Son of Elaine and Lancelot; becomes greatest and most honorable knight who saw the Holy Grail after being knighted by Arthur; dies shortly after seeing Grail and Christ
Enchantress; tells King Pelles that she will trick Lancelot into sleeping with Elaine
Tells Elaine that he loves her; threatens to kill Lancelot
Suggests to seek the Holy Grail (wants to see it uncovered)
Knight riding with Galahad; wore the shield with the red cross in battle and was wounded
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Sir Bagdemagus?
Son of Elaine and Lancelot; becomes greatest and most honorable knight who saw the Holy Grail after being knighted by Arthur; dies shortly after seeing Grail and Christ
Enchantress; tells King Pelles that she will trick Lancelot into sleeping with Elaine
Tells Elaine that he loves her; threatens to kill Lancelot
Suggests to seek the Holy Grail (wants to see it uncovered)
Knight riding with Galahad; wore the shield with the red cross in battle and was wounded
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Sir Uwaine ?
Knight riding with Galahad
Owner of the shield with the red cross; his hand heals when he touches the figure on the shield
Had the Holy Grailhad the shield
Accused Guinevere of cheating
Took Lancelot's place in battle
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is King Evelake ?
Knight riding with Galahad
Owner of the shield with the red cross; his hand heals when he touches the figure on the shield
Had the Holy Grailhad the shield
Accused Guinevere of cheating
Took Lancelot's place in battle
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Joseph of Arimathea?
Knight riding with Galahad
Owner of the shield with the red cross; his hand heals when he touches the figure on the shield
Had the Holy Grailhad the shield
Accused Guinevere of cheating
Took Lancelot's place in battle
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Sir Meliagrance?
Knight riding with Galahad
Owner of the shield with the red cross; his hand heals when he touches the figure on the shield
Had the Holy Grailhad the shield
Accused Guinevere of cheating
Took Lancelot's place in battle
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Laviane?
Knight riding with Galahad
Owner of the shield with the red cross; his hand heals when he touches the figure on the shield
Had the Holy Grailhad the shield
Accused Guinevere of cheating
Took Lancelot's place in battle
"Morte D'Arthur" Character List- Who is Sir Bedivere?
Throws Excalibur into the lake
Owner of the shield with the red cross; his hand heals when he touches the figure on the shield
Had the Holy Grailhad the shield
Accused Guinevere of cheating
Took Lancelot's place in battle
"Prologue" Character List- Who is knight?
trustworthy, honorable, generous, wise, modest, brave, fought in many battles; Chaucer praises him, perfect, respects him
knight's son, romantic, strong, good-looking, Renaissance man; Chaucer praises him, gentle amusement
servant, dressed like Robin Hood, has a bow/arrow, well armed, religious; Chaucer-objective approval
nun, Madamme Eglintine, pleasant/entertaining, sang through her nose, excellent manners, attractive, vain?; Chaucer- mocking, hypocrisy
has horses, fine clothes, he's fat, loves fine food, hypocritical; Chaucer- ironic, hypocrisy, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Squire?
trustworthy, honorable, generous, wise, modest, brave, fought in many battles; Chaucer praises him, perfect, respects him
knight's son, romantic, strong, good-looking, Renaissance man; Chaucer praises him, gentle amusement
servant, dressed like Robin Hood, has a bow/arrow, well armed, religious; Chaucer-objective approval
nun, Madamme Eglintine, pleasant/entertaining, sang through her nose, excellent manners, attractive, vain?; Chaucer- mocking, hypocrisy
has horses, fine clothes, he's fat, loves fine food, hypocritical; Chaucer- ironic, hypocrisy, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Yeoman?
trustworthy, honorable, generous, wise, modest, brave, fought in many battles; Chaucer praises him, perfect, respects him
knight's son, romantic, strong, good-looking, Renaissance man; Chaucer praises him, gentle amusement
servant, dressed like Robin Hood, has a bow/arrow, well armed, religious; Chaucer-objective approval
nun, Madamme Eglintine, pleasant/entertaining, sang through her nose, excellent manners, attractive, vain?; Chaucer- mocking, hypocrisy
has horses, fine clothes, he's fat, loves fine food, hypocritical; Chaucer- ironic, hypocrisy, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Prioress?
trustworthy, honorable, generous, wise, modest, brave, fought in many battles; Chaucer praises him, perfect, respects him
knight's son, romantic, strong, good-looking, Renaissance man; Chaucer praises him, gentle amusement
servant, dressed like Robin Hood, has a bow/arrow, well armed, religious; Chaucer-objective approval
nun, Madamme Eglintine, pleasant/entertaining, sang through her nose, excellent manners, attractive, vain?; Chaucer- mocking, hypocrisy
has horses, fine clothes, he's fat, loves fine food, hypocritical; Chaucer- ironic, hypocrisy, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Monk?
trustworthy, honorable, generous, wise, modest, brave, fought in many battles; Chaucer praises him, perfect, respects him
knight's son, romantic, strong, good-looking, Renaissance man; Chaucer praises him, gentle amusement
servant, dressed like Robin Hood, has a bow/arrow, well armed, religious; Chaucer-objective approval
nun, Madamme Eglintine, pleasant/entertaining, sang through her nose, excellent manners, attractive, vain?; Chaucer- mocking, hypocrisy
has horses, fine clothes, he's fat, loves fine food, hypocritical; Chaucer- ironic, hypocrisy, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Friar??
doesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisydoesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisy
arrogant, wants to be recognized, thinks highly of his appearance; Chaucer- gently mocking
not good at riding his horse, pirate, steals wine; Chaucer- doesn't judge him, amusement, irony
good at what he does, appears gross, sore on knee; Chaucer-neutral, amusement
good at what he does, appears gross, sore on knee; Chaucer-neutral, amusement
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Merchant?
doesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisydoesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisy
arrogant, wants to be recognized, thinks highly of his appearance; Chaucer- gently mocking
not good at riding his horse, pirate, steals wine; Chaucer- doesn't judge him, amusement, irony
good at what he does, appears gross, sore on knee; Chaucer-neutral, amusement
good at what he does, appears gross, sore on knee; Chaucer-neutral, amusement
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Shipman?
doesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisydoesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisy
arrogant, wants to be recognized, thinks highly of his appearance; Chaucer- gently mocking
not good at riding his horse, pirate, steals wine; Chaucer- doesn't judge him, amusement, irony
good at what he does, appears gross, sore on knee; Chaucer-neutral, amusement
good at what he does, appears gross, sore on knee; Chaucer-neutral, amusement
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Cook?
doesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisydoesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisy
arrogant, wants to be recognized, thinks highly of his appearance; Chaucer- gently mocking
not good at riding his horse, pirate, steals wine; Chaucer- doesn't judge him, amusement, irony
good at what he does, appears gross, sore on knee; Chaucer-neutral, amusement
always studying, spends all his $ on books, genuine; Chaucer- complimentary, admiring, gently mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who is Oxford Cleric?
doesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisydoesn't have morals, named Hubert, takes $ from the poor; Chaucer- gently mocking, hypocrisy
arrogant, wants to be recognized, thinks highly of his appearance; Chaucer- gently mocking
not good at riding his horse, pirate, steals wine; Chaucer- doesn't judge him, amusement, irony
good at what he does, appears gross, sore on knee; Chaucer-neutral, amusement
always studying, spends all his $ on books, genuine; Chaucer- complimentary, admiring, gently mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Man of Law?
wise, self-important, materialistic, less busy than he seems to be, appearance vs. reality; Chaucer- satirizing (mocking) him
freeman, country land owner, son of the god of pleasure, food/drink guy, liked, guilty of gluttony; Chaucer- likes him, gentle mocking
labor unions and social fraternities, craftsmen; chaucer- mocking their need to show off and their need for $
based on astrology, sometimes gives meds to people who don't need them, not spiritual-doesn't consult the bible; Chaucer- phony/hypocrite but good at his job
beautiful (gap in teeth), tough, goes to church, seems holy/religious but isn't really, likable, jolly; Chaucer- hypocritical, gentle mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Franklin?
wise, self-important, materialistic, less busy than he seems to be, appearance vs. reality; Chaucer- satirizing (mocking) him
freeman, country land owner, son of the god of pleasure, food/drink guy, liked, guilty of gluttony; Chaucer- likes him, gentle mocking
labor unions and social fraternities, craftsmen; chaucer- mocking their need to show off and their need for $
based on astrology, sometimes gives meds to people who don't need them, not spiritual-doesn't consult the bible; Chaucer- phony/hypocrite but good at his job
beautiful (gap in teeth), tough, goes to church, seems holy/religious but isn't really, likable, jolly; Chaucer- hypocritical, gentle mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Guildsmen?
wise, self-important, materialistic, less busy than he seems to be, appearance vs. reality; Chaucer- satirizing (mocking) him
freeman, country land owner, son of the god of pleasure, food/drink guy, liked, guilty of gluttony; Chaucer- likes him, gentle mocking
labor unions and social fraternities, craftsmen; chaucer- mocking their need to show off and their need for $
based on astrology, sometimes gives meds to people who don't need them, not spiritual-doesn't consult the bible; Chaucer- phony/hypocrite but good at his job
beautiful (gap in teeth), tough, goes to church, seems holy/religious but isn't really, likable, jolly; Chaucer- hypocritical, gentle mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Physician?
wise, self-important, materialistic, less busy than he seems to be, appearance vs. reality; Chaucer- satirizing (mocking) him
freeman, country land owner, son of the god of pleasure, food/drink guy, liked, guilty of gluttony; Chaucer- likes him, gentle mocking
labor unions and social fraternities, craftsmen; chaucer- mocking their need to show off and their need for $
based on astrology, sometimes gives meds to people who don't need them, not spiritual-doesn't consult the bible; Chaucer- phony/hypocrite but good at his job
beautiful (gap in teeth), tough, goes to church, seems holy/religious but isn't really, likable, jolly; Chaucer- hypocritical, gentle mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Wife of Bath ?
wise, self-important, materialistic, less busy than he seems to be, appearance vs. reality; Chaucer- satirizing (mocking) him
freeman, country land owner, son of the god of pleasure, food/drink guy, liked, guilty of gluttony; Chaucer- likes him, gentle mocking
labor unions and social fraternities, craftsmen; chaucer- mocking their need to show off and their need for $
based on astrology, sometimes gives meds to people who don't need them, not spiritual-doesn't consult the bible; Chaucer- phony/hypocrite but good at his job
beautiful (gap in teeth), tough, goes to church, seems holy/religious but isn't really, likable, jolly; Chaucer- hypocritical, gentle mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Parson ?
churchman, poor but rich in thought, best priest; Chaucer- no mocking, admiring
honest worker, good/true, religious, parsons brother; Chaucer- admiration
aggressive, dumb, strong, wild man, dirty, cheap; Chaucer-mocking
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Plowman ?
churchman, poor but rich in thought, best priest; Chaucer- no mocking, admiring
honest worker, good/true, religious, parsons brother; Chaucer- admiration
aggressive, dumb, strong, wild man, dirty, cheap; Chaucer-mocking
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Miller?
churchman, poor but rich in thought, best priest; Chaucer- no mocking, admiring
honest worker, good/true, religious, parsons brother; Chaucer- admiration
aggressive, dumb, strong, wild man, dirty, cheap; Chaucer-mocking
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Manciple?
churchman, poor but rich in thought, best priest; Chaucer- no mocking, admiring
honest worker, good/true, religious, parsons brother; Chaucer- admiration
aggressive, dumb, strong, wild man, dirty, cheap; Chaucer-mocking
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Manciple?
churchman, poor but rich in thought, best priest; Chaucer- no mocking, admiring
honest worker, good/true, religious, parsons brother; Chaucer- admiration
aggressive, dumb, strong, wild man, dirty, cheap; Chaucer-mocking
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Reeve?
churchman, poor but rich in thought, best priest; Chaucer- no mocking, admiring
honest worker, good/true, religious, parsons brother; Chaucer- admiration
aggressive, dumb, strong, wild man, dirty, cheap; Chaucer-mocking
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Summoner?
feared, pompous, disgusting, liar; Chaucer- judging him, mocking
con artist, takes advantage of the poor, yellow hair, sings greedy; Chaucer- strongly mocked for hypocrisy
aggressive, dumb, strong, wild man, dirty, cheap; Chaucer-mocking
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Pardoner?
feared, pompous, disgusting, liar; Chaucer- judging him, mocking
con artist, takes advantage of the poor, yellow hair, sings greedy; Chaucer- strongly mocked for hypocrisy
aggressive, dumb, strong, wild man, dirty, cheap; Chaucer-mocking
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Prologue" Character List- Who was Host?
feared, pompous, disgusting, liar; Chaucer- judging him, mocking
con artist, takes advantage of the poor, yellow hair, sings greedy; Chaucer- strongly mocked for hypocrisy
"striking man, wise, tactful, merry-hearted"served finest food, in charge of nobleman's banquetRESPECTFUL TONE
shrewd, knows how to play the game, has a good job even w/e a college education; Chaucer- mocking
skinny, frugal, feared, mean guy, knows all the tricks, carpenter, rich, cheater; Chaucer- dislike, mocking
"Pardoner's Tale" Character List- Who were three rioters ?
These are the three protagonists of the Pardoner's Tale. All three indulge in and represent the vices against which the Pardoner has railed in his Prologue: Gluttony, Drunkeness, Gambling, and Swearing. These traits define the three and eventually lead to their downfall. The Rioters at first appear like personified vices, but it is their belief that a personified concept in this case, Death is a real person that becomes the root cause of their undoing.
His tone is objective and emotionally detached. The large number of plague victims has probably dulled the shock he feels from another death. A serving boy.
The publican's comments that Death has killed an entire family - builds the danger of the situation. The innkeeper.
many people experience deaths in the book. Is personified
many people experience fortune. personified
"Pardoner's Tale" Character List- Who were tavern knave ?
These are the three protagonists of the Pardoner's Tale. All three indulge in and represent the vices against which the Pardoner has railed in his Prologue: Gluttony, Drunkeness, Gambling, and Swearing. These traits define the three and eventually lead to their downfall. The Rioters at first appear like personified vices, but it is their belief that a personified concept in this case, Death is a real person that becomes the root cause of their undoing.
His tone is objective and emotionally detached. The large number of plague victims has probably dulled the shock he feels from another death. A serving boy.
The publican's comments that Death has killed an entire family - builds the danger of the situation. The innkeeper.
many people experience deaths in the book. Is personified
many people experience fortune. personified
"Pardoner's Tale" Character List- Who were the publican ?
These are the three protagonists of the Pardoner's Tale. All three indulge in and represent the vices against which the Pardoner has railed in his Prologue: Gluttony, Drunkeness, Gambling, and Swearing. These traits define the three and eventually lead to their downfall. The Rioters at first appear like personified vices, but it is their belief that a personified concept in this case, Death is a real person that becomes the root cause of their undoing.
His tone is objective and emotionally detached. The large number of plague victims has probably dulled the shock he feels from another death. A serving boy.
The publican's comments that Death has killed an entire family - builds the danger of the situation. The innkeeper.
many people experience deaths in the book. Is personified
many people experience fortune. personified
"Pardoner's Tale" Character List- Who were death?
These are the three protagonists of the Pardoner's Tale. All three indulge in and represent the vices against which the Pardoner has railed in his Prologue: Gluttony, Drunkeness, Gambling, and Swearing. These traits define the three and eventually lead to their downfall. The Rioters at first appear like personified vices, but it is their belief that a personified concept in this case, Death is a real person that becomes the root cause of their undoing.
His tone is objective and emotionally detached. The large number of plague victims has probably dulled the shock he feels from another death. A serving boy.
The publican's comments that Death has killed an entire family - builds the danger of the situation. The innkeeper.
many people experience deaths in the book. Is personified
many people experience fortune. personified
"Pardoner's Tale" Character List- Who were fortune?
These are the three protagonists of the Pardoner's Tale. All three indulge in and represent the vices against which the Pardoner has railed in his Prologue: Gluttony, Drunkeness, Gambling, and Swearing. These traits define the three and eventually lead to their downfall. The Rioters at first appear like personified vices, but it is their belief that a personified concept in this case, Death is a real person that becomes the root cause of their undoing.
His tone is objective and emotionally detached. The large number of plague victims has probably dulled the shock he feels from another death. A serving boy.
The publican's comments that Death has killed an entire family - builds the danger of the situation. The innkeeper.
many people experience deaths in the book. Is personified
many people experience fortune. personified
"Pardoner's Tale" Character List- Who was very poor old man?
These are the three protagonists of the Pardoner's Tale. All three indulge in and represent the vices In the Pardoner's Tale, the three Rioters encounter a very old man whose body is completely covered except for his face. Before the old man tells the Rioters where they can find "Death," one of the Rioters rashly demands why the old man is still alive. The old man answers that he is doomed to walk the earth for eternity. He has been interpreted as Death itself, or as Cain, punished for fratricide by walking the earth forever; or as the Wandering Jew, a man who refused to let Christ rest at his house when Christ proceeded to his crucifixion, and who was therefore doomed to roam the world, through the ages, never finding rest.
a pharmacist or druggist
The publican's comments that Death has killed an entire family - builds the danger of the situation. The innkeeper.
many people experience deaths in the book. Is personified
many people experience fortune. personified
"Pardoner's Tale" Character List- What is the apothecary?
These are the three protagonists of the Pardoner's Tale. All three indulge in and represent the vices In the Pardoner's Tale, the three Rioters encounter a very old man whose body is completely covered except for his face. Before the old man tells the Rioters where they can find "Death," one of the Rioters rashly demands why the old man is still alive. The old man answers that he is doomed to walk the earth for eternity. He has been interpreted as Death itself, or as Cain, punished for fratricide by walking the earth forever; or as the Wandering Jew, a man who refused to let Christ rest at his house when Christ proceeded to his crucifixion, and who was therefore doomed to roam the world, through the ages, never finding rest.
a pharmacist or druggist
The publican's comments that Death has killed an entire family - builds the danger of the situation. The innkeeper.
many people experience deaths in the book. Is personified
many people experience fortune. personified
"The TWA Corbies" Character List- Which are characters?
the two ravens
the hound
the hawk
the lady fair
the snake
"The TWA Corbies" Character List- Which are characters?
the two ravens
the hound
the hawk
the lady fair
the snake
"Lord Randall" Character List- Which are characters?
lord randal
his mother
his true love
sister and brother
the snake
"Get Up and Bar the Door" Character List- Which are characters?
Wife
Husband
Two Robbers
sister and brother
the snake
"Barbara Allen" Character List- Which are characters?
Sir John Graeme- fell in love with Barbara Allen
Barbara Allen
Two Robbers
sister and brother
the snake
