Challenge II

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Challenge II

• 1. Who are the most important characters in the
  Arthurian Legends?
• 2. What are the main themes, or main ideas in the
  Arthurian Legends?

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Part 1-Characters in the Arthurian Legends
1. Who are the most important characters in the
Arthurian Legends?
_____King Arthur _____Merlin the Magician
_____Morgan Le Fay _____Mordred _____Elaine
_____Gawain _____Sir Kay _____Perceval
_____Guinevere _____Lady of the Lake
_____Lancelot
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2. How are these characters connected with each
other?
Connections Conflicts
Guinevere/Lancelot They are lovers They both love Arthur and do not want to hurt him
Morgan Le Fay/Mordred They are mother and son and both want Arthurs kingdom none
Lancelot/Arthur They are good friends Lancelot betrays Arthur with Guinevere
Arthur/Morgan Le Fay They are brother and sister and Mordreds parents They both want the kingdom
Guinevere/Arthur They are husband and wife Guinevere loves two men
Arthur/Mordred They are father and son Both of them want the kingdom
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Part 2

• 1. What are the main themes, or main ideas in the
  Arthurian Legends?

Chivalry  (Knighthood) Equality  (the Round Table) Search for Self/Identity (Quests/Hunts)
Faith in God the Highest Spiritual Pursuit (the Holy Grail) Loyalty  (the knights loyalty to King Arthur)
Birthright/Nobility  (the Sword in the Stone)   Love and Romance 
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2. What values does Arthur seem to represent? How
does he use his power? How does he treat other
people?

• Twelve basic rules of the Knights of the Round
  Table were
• To never lay down arms
• To seek after wonders
• When called upon, to defend the rights of the
  weak with all one's strength
• To injure no one
• Not to attack one another
• To fight for the safety of one's country
• To give one's life for one's country
• To seek nothing before honor
• Never to break faith for any reason
• To practice religion most diligently
• To grant hospitality to anyone, each according to
  his ability
• Whether in honor or disgrace, to make a report
  with the greatest fidelity to truth to those who
  keep the annals

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3. What is chivalry? Is chivalry important today?

chivalry  (sh v l-r ) n. pl. chivalries 1.
The medieval system, principles, and customs of
knighthood. 2. The qualities idealized by
knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and
gallantry toward women.

• Crush the monsters that steal our land and
• rob our people.
• Fight with honor.
• Avenge the wronged.
• Never abandon a friend, ally, or noble cause.
• Fight for the ideals of king, country, and
  chivalry.
• Die with valor.
• Always keep one's word of honor.
• Always maintain one's principles.
• Never betray a confidence or comrade.
• Avoid deception.
• Respect life and freedom.
• Die with honor.
• Exhibit manners.
• Be polite and attentive.
• Be respectful of host, women, and honor.
• Loyalty to country, King, honor, freedom, and
• the code of chivalry.
• Loyalty to one's friends and those who lay their

• Live to serve King and Country.
• Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds
  dear.
• Live one's life so that it is worthy of respect
  and honor.
• Live for freedom, justice and all that is good.
• Never attack an unarmed foe.
• Never use a weapon on an opponent not equal to
  the attack.
• Never attack from behind.
• Avoid lying to your fellow man.
• Avoid cheating.
• Avoid torture.
• Obey the law of king, country, and chivalry.
• Administer justice.
• Protect the innocent.
• Exhibit self control.
• Show respect to authority.
• Respect women.
• Exhibit Courage in word and deed.
• Defend the weak and innocent.
• Destroy evil in all of its monstrous forms.

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