TODAY ...
Write the essay response for the Medieval Literature Test. You may use the book as a resource as well as any notes you may have. Be sure to answer all parts of the essay response - and to use specific examples from the works indicated. Standard single-write/journal type length of 300-400 words.
Work quietly and independently - this is not a partner assignment and "assisting" your neighbor is cheating.
I am including the traits of a Medieval Romance below for you information as you write. You're welcome.
- Knights and the Code of Chivalry
- Idealization or High Expectations of the Hero-Knight
- Women are idealized and prominently figured in the story
- Set in a vast fairy tale like or legendary land (like Camelot)
- Supernatural elements abound
- Romantic Quest - a hero will go on a journey to find something, perform a task, or find love
- Plot is usually simple and predictable - but with some kind of ironic twist
- Repetition of a period of time (a year and a day) or "magic" numbers (3 & 7)
JOURNALS - Many of you, for whatever reason, have not completed or turned in one or both of the journal assignments that are being counted as quiz grades. You will need to get a copy of the prompts from me today to make those up. You will need to get them to me no later than Tuesday of next week to receive credit ... max grade at this point is a 75 (per district grading policy).
