Words of the Day #3

Entreaty - earnest request or petition; supplication; noun

His face expressed entreaty when he was asked about his Halloween outfit,

Manifest - readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain; adj.

The manifest ghost girl is commonly seen around the park swings.

Sir Gawain and The Green Knight FIT II Questions

FIT II

1) Look at the progression of each stanza in this section and briefly list/discuss in order what every stanza is about.

The first stanza went from winter to spring really fast, which shows that time is moving forward.

The second stanza went from spring to fall then to winter really fast, which shows that the promise of the Green Knight is coming closer.

The third stanza Sir Gawain tells the King about that he must start is adventure of the Green Knight.

The fourth stanza Sir Gawain's armor is described.

The fifth stanza Sir Gawain leaves to find the Green Knight.

The sixth stanza Sir Gawain goes through endless battles with animals, but these are rushed as these are just side battles.

The seventh stanza Sir Gawain is in a forest and he wishes he had a place to pray.

The eight stanza Sir Gawain sees a castle out in the distance and walks towards it.

The ninth stanza Sir Gawain is greeted by the lord of the castle and is offered shelter.

2) Look at the motif of games and discuss how it works in this section.

Two different meanings of the games are being discussed in this section. One term of the meaning of games is like everyday childish games whereas the second term of the meaning games is more like hunting games. This works in the section because it helps reinforce the seriousness of the situation Sir Gawain has gotten himself into.

3) Other than the pentangle describe a symbol in this section and relate it to a theme. Discuss how this symbol reinforces the theme.

Another symbol in this section is the color green. It can be related to the theme of death and rebirth. The color green is said to have the meaning of death and rebirth along with the idea of magic. Green is also the only color that is seen during the winter time. Winter also symbolizes death.

4) How is Gawain different in this section as compared to the last? 

Gawain is treated like a great warrior because his lord is King Arthur, so the servants and guest assume that he is wise and strong and knows things that they don't know. Gawain also is willing to play games with the lord and they even begin a bargain. Gawain also starts to flirt with some ladies and takes greatly into the lord's hospitality inside of focusing on his mission.

5) Discuss the setting.

Gawain is in a castle that he found in the forest after he got done praying for shelter. When Gawain enters this castle he is in a warm atmosphere and joins the people of the castle during the holidays which allows for merriment. As the holidays end, the atomsphere becomes more serious and Gawain is left alone in the castle with the lord's wife.

Words of the Day #2

Personable - of pleasing personal appearance; handsome or comely; attractive; adj.

In every fairytale, the prince and princess are always personable people.

Accrue - to happen or result as a natural growth, addition; verb

Jake didn't want to add chemicals to his plants, instead he wanted them to accrue on their own.

Malady - any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated; noun

The malady within Africa was effecting a person almost instantly. 

Words of the Day #1

Courtliness - polite, refined, or elegant; noun

The courtliness of the queen when it came to dancing the waltz was humorous, because she would slap her partner at the end of each dance.

Sedately - calm, quiet, or composed; adj.

The sedately cat sat on the sofa staring out the window.

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight: Part I

Summarize

The story begins at Christmastime at King Arthur's court in Camelot. The knights of the Round Table join Arthur in the holiday celebrations, and Queen Guinevere. The lords and ladies of Camelot have been feasting for fifteen days, and now it is New Year's Day. The Green Knight enters the room and claims he has came in peace, but demands to indulged in a game. He wants to play with someone who will strike him with his own axe. Arthur decides to take the Green Knight's challenge, but Gawain intervenes and says he will do it instead. Gawain beheads the Green Knight, but the Green Knight rides off with his head and everyone returns to feasting.

Characters

Sir Gawain

Queen Guinevere

King Arthur

Green Knight

Knights of the Round Table

Iwain

Examine the importance of the:

Beheading contest

- Contest

- Shows warrior honor

The color green

- nature

- earth

1) When and where does the story start? What is the time of year important?

Story starts in Camelot at King Arthur's palace. It's Christmas time. 

2) How is both the King and Queen described?

The king is sorta childish as he refuses to eat until he has a story told to him, and the queen is joyous and beautiful.

3) How does the Green Knight behave? What is the tone of his voice? List some things he says.

The Green Knight is demanding and he wants to play this game with King Arthur's knights.

4) How is Gawain humble in this section? 

He takes his King's place of beheading the Green Knight.

5) How do the guests act after the Green Knights acts.

They kick around the Green Knight's head.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Notes

FIT I

King Arthur's Court (Camelot) at Christmas time

Green Knight enters and challenges the knights to a beheading contest.

(Think inciting even here)

Line structure though all four sections will use alliteration and something known as the bob and wheel at the end of each section

FIT II

Sir Gawain in the wilderness as he travels to find the Green Knight a year later

FIT III

Sir Gawain at the castle of Bertilak. Series of hunting parallels.

FIT IV

Sir Gawain at the chapel of the Green Knight
(think resolution)

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight: Vocabulary Words

Courtliness - polite, refined, or elegant; adj.

Sedately - calm, quiet, or composed; adj.

Personable - of pleasing personal appearance; handsome or comely; attractive; adj.

Accrue - to happen or result as a natural growth, addition; verb

Malady - any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated; noun

Entreaty - earnest request or petition; supplication; noun

Manifest - readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain; adj.

Moras - the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable; noun

Slake - to cool or refresh; verb

Prehensile - adapted for seizing, grasping, or taking hold of something; adj.