English II Midterm

1st swing of the axe

Gawain flinches away, but the Green Knight was not trying to hit him. The Green Knight taunts him. Gawain says he flinched because he cannot pick his head up after it’s cut off. This swing represents the first kiss between Gawain and the Lady of the Court

2nd swing of the axe

The Green Knight pretends to hit Gawain again, but this time Gawain does not flinch, like he promised. Gawain taunts the Green Knight to hit him instead of pretending. This swing represents the second day that Gawain and the Lady of the Court kissed.

3rd swing of the axe

The Green Knight slightly cut into Gawain’s neck. Gawain jumps away and puts his helm back on. He says he endured his hit. This swing wasn’t supposed to kill, only hurt. The Green Knight says it represents the third day that Gawain and the Lady kissed. It leaves a scar to remind Gawain of what happened.

qualities a knight should have according to the chivalric code

bravery, honor, loyalty, piety, generosity to foes, and protector of weak individuals and women

Arthur’s true parents

King Uther and Igraine

Arthur

loyal to a fault, pulled the sword out of the stone twice, “true-born king of Britain”

Sir Kay

selfish, not honest/understanding. son of Sir Ector. forgot his sword at the lodge, so he sent Arthur back to get it (reason Arthur found the sword)

Christmas Eve

Arthur’s time - announced how the king would be chosen (pull sword out of the stone). Jesus’s time - Jesus was born (was going to become king)

New Years

Arthur’s time - Arthur pulls sword out of the stone for the first time. Jesus’s time - Jesus taught in the temple

Pentecost

Arthur’s time - final time the sword is pulled out of the stone. Jesus’s time - Jesus is the true king

what causes the Knights of the Round Table to dissolve

war between Arthur and Lancelot. Mordred (“he will be your Judas” - Merlin to Arthur about Mordred) claimed to be king during the time Arthur was gone

Points of the Pentagle

1. five senses

2. five wounds of Christ

3. five fingers

4. five joys of Mary

5. five virtues

five joys of Mary

1. the Annunciation

2. Nativity

3. Resurrection

4. Ascension

5. Assumption

five wounds of Christ

1. slash on his torso

2. nail through right hand

3. nail through left hand

4. nail through right foot

5. nail through left foot

five virtues

1. free-giving

2. friendly

3. chastity

4. chivalry

5. piety

Guenevere

the queen and Arthur’s wife"

“might for right”

a new order of chivalry created by Arthur

King Uther

died while Arthur was a child

Merlin

advisor of the Archbishop of Canterbury. taught Arthur everything he knows

Day 1 of the game

deer - represents innocence. Gawain pretended to sleep when the Lady of the Court came into his room. Gawain submits to the Lady’s request for a kiss, then he asks to leave, he thinks he’s unworthy, pleased with the Lady’s praise, and he only kisses her because she pleads.

Day 2 of the game

boar - represents aggression. This time Gawain welcomes the Lady immediately and the Lady is forceful to kiss him again.

Day 3 of the game

fox - represents sly. Lady is sly - she offers a ring/cup/girdle. Gawain takes the girdle to not seem rude.

HONT SOYT QUI MAL PENCE

May he be shameful who thinks evil of it.

Bedivere

cares for Arthur as he dies. gives Excalibur back to the Lady of the Lake (3rd time). brother of Lucan

snake biting the knight’s heel

God said “you offspring will strike at their heel, theirs will strike at their head”

Arthur kills Mordred

God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son + God “sends” His only son to die

takes Bedivere 3 times to get rid of Excalibur

Jesus falls 3 times while carrying the cross