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from le morte darthur
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for questions 1 - 3, see page 263 of the student edition.
directions: answer each question.

1. summarize how does gawains dislike of launcelot lead to arthurs downfall?
2. analyze conflict complete the following sentences.

arthur is in conflict with launcelot because
arthur is in conflict with modred because

1. examine medieval romance write the letter of the characteristic of medieval romance that is shown in each passage on the line next to the passage.

____ gawains first battle with launcelot (lines 68 - 119)
____ the final battle between arthur and modred (lines 298 - 318)
____ the disposal of arthurs sword excalibur (lines 338 - 359)
a. ideals of chivalry
b. supernatural elements
c. larger - than - life characters

1. compare and contrast characters a hero who upholds the ideals of chivalry is motivated by love, faith, honor, loyalty, courtesy and bravery.

underline only one name in parentheses and then complete the following sentence.
i think (sir launcelot, sir gawain) is the knight who best exemplifies the code of chivalry because

1. evaluate texts in what way is this passage a model for good behavior?

Explanation:

1. Gawain's dislike drives him to persuade Arthur to wage war against Lancelot. This war weakens Arthur's kingdom, leaving it vulnerable when Mordred rebels, ultimately leading to Arthur's down - fall.
2. Arthur is in conflict with Lancelot because Lancelot has an affair with Guinevere, Arthur's wife. Arthur is in conflict with Mordred because Mordred tries to seize the throne while Arthur is at war with Lancelot.
3. Gawain's first battle with Launcelot shows ideals of chivalry (a) as it is a formal knightly combat. The final battle between Arthur and Modred shows larger - than - life characters (c) due to the epic nature of the conflict. The disposal of Arthur's sword Excalibur shows supernatural elements (b) as it involves magical and otherworldly aspects.
4. For example, if choosing Sir Lancelot: I think Sir Lancelot is the knight who best exemplifies the code of chivalry because he is brave in battles, loyal to his friends in most cases, and shows courtesy to others. His love for Guinevere also shows a passionate side which can be seen as in line with the romantic aspect of chivalry.
5. The passage may model good behavior through the display of chivalric virtues like loyalty, bravery, and honor among the knights. These virtues can serve as examples for moral and ethical conduct.

Answer:

1. Gawain persuades Arthur to war against Lancelot, weakening the kingdom and leading to vulnerability when Mordred rebels.
2. Lancelot has an affair with Guinevere; Mordred tries to seize the throne.
3. a; c; b
4. Sir Lancelot (example answer), he shows bravery, loyalty, courtesy and a romantic side.
5. Through display of chivalric virtues like loyalty, bravery, and honor.