Post #6: Endurance of the Arthurian Legend?

Consider all of the elements of a medieval romance, and what people love to read and see in order to be entertained. Discuss how and why the Arthurian Legend has endured the test of time. Be sure to incorporate at least three specific works, two print and one film - i.e., any of the excerpts from Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d' Arthur, any of the excerpts from T. H. White's The Once and Future King, Tennyson's "Lady of Shalott," "Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell," Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Excalibur, Camelot, The Sword in the Stone, First Knight, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. If you think of other pieces that work, please use them as well! Use at least three textual passages (quote and cite) in your lengthy, insightful 3 - 4 paragraph discussion!! Due: Sun., March 28th...35 pts...

Post #5: Medieval Romance: Your reaction thus far?

After reading some selections of Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur, T.H. White's The Once and Future King, and other tales about Sir Gawain, what is your personal reaction to the medieval romance? Are you enjoying these tales of chivalry, magic, and knights, or not? Discuss your reaction in a lengthy one paragraph response, incorporating specifics and at least one textual passage from any of the selections. Be sure to cite. (15 pts; Due by Sat., Feb. 20th.)