The final exam is due on Thursday, 12/11 by noon. There will be a box outside my office door (Crawford 625) if I am not there. There is no penalty for turning in the paper early and if you have any questions, please contact me by email. If you do turn in the exam early, please leave it in my mailbox opposite the elevator doors.
You must answer both questions. No late exams will be accepted. Exams should be typed (single-spaced is fine) and the answer length should take into account that this is a take home exam. Please read each question carefully before you answer. You may use your notes and the assigned readings (which you should consult to flesh out any weak answers) to assist you with preparing for your own answers, but do not copy or plagiarize any material. If you do so, it will result in the automatic failure of the test. Good Luck!
1) Chivalry, Knightly Tradition and Christianity
Using the mythological tales of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, provide examples of heroes in these tales that fit into the medieval Judeo-Christian ideals of knightly behavior. What are the duties and ideals of good Christian knights; i.e. define chivalry? Do the heroes of these tales good role models of these Christian knights? Why or why not? What pagan elements are still left in these tales, if any? Explain and support your answer with examples from the various Arthurian myths.
2) A Strangely Norse Conundrum
In the Norse myths, there is a difficult and often tenuous connection between giants and the Norse gods. Though largely portrayed as an antagonistic relationship, especially with the final battle at Ragnarok, there are several examples within the myths that seem to counter the general belief that the gods and giants hate each other. Using the mythological tales from the readings as well as those explored in class, explain more fully the complex relationship between the gods and giants. Why is there such a conflict in the first place? Explain and support your answer with several examples from the Norse myths.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Next Assignment: SHIELDS!
This assignment is not due until Friday, November 21st.
This next assignment is something new, and does not necessarily require a blog posting. However, it does involve that you develop your childhood talents of fun with scissors, paste and colored paper. It is a chance to show your more physically creative side and I want you to create a finished design that is done well. This time, you are going to be graded not only on the content, but on the care and effort put into it. It will cost a few dollars to make, probably not more than $10-20 at most. Admittedly people in the past have spent a lot more than that in time and effort, but decent jobs can be done for the suggested amount.
I want you to make a shield with the heraldry of your character upon it. The heraldry can be complex or it may be simple, but there is heraldry for all the characters we have chosen, even the female ones. I want you to make a shield, a kite shield out of cardboard/posterboard as the base (find the dimensions of an actual kite shield online) and then decorate the front with colored paper or poster paint or whatever, using the actual heraldry from Arthurian myth. Make sure you use only the colors that would have been available at the time. This project should not cost a lot of money, but will probably involve a trip to Walmart, Office Depot or a craft store for the supplies. All three usually stock colored paper and posterboard.
The shields should be the actual dimensions of either a kite shield or a heater shield. Either will be acceptable. Samples of previous shields are in the Humanities department hallway ranging from very good to okay. The designs range from simple shields of cardboard and drawings, to more intricate shields wooden shields (and last year a shield made completely of steel and the heraldry design was in raised brass).
These shields will be used at the end of class for the final project.
If you have any questions, please forward them on to me.
This next assignment is something new, and does not necessarily require a blog posting. However, it does involve that you develop your childhood talents of fun with scissors, paste and colored paper. It is a chance to show your more physically creative side and I want you to create a finished design that is done well. This time, you are going to be graded not only on the content, but on the care and effort put into it. It will cost a few dollars to make, probably not more than $10-20 at most. Admittedly people in the past have spent a lot more than that in time and effort, but decent jobs can be done for the suggested amount.
I want you to make a shield with the heraldry of your character upon it. The heraldry can be complex or it may be simple, but there is heraldry for all the characters we have chosen, even the female ones. I want you to make a shield, a kite shield out of cardboard/posterboard as the base (find the dimensions of an actual kite shield online) and then decorate the front with colored paper or poster paint or whatever, using the actual heraldry from Arthurian myth. Make sure you use only the colors that would have been available at the time. This project should not cost a lot of money, but will probably involve a trip to Walmart, Office Depot or a craft store for the supplies. All three usually stock colored paper and posterboard.
The shields should be the actual dimensions of either a kite shield or a heater shield. Either will be acceptable. Samples of previous shields are in the Humanities department hallway ranging from very good to okay. The designs range from simple shields of cardboard and drawings, to more intricate shields wooden shields (and last year a shield made completely of steel and the heraldry design was in raised brass).
These shields will be used at the end of class for the final project.
If you have any questions, please forward them on to me.
Merlin
Merlin with Vivienhttp://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.grahamphillips.net/Merlin/merlin2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.grahamphillips.net/Merlin/merlin2.htm&h=375&w=700&sz=117&hl=en&start=4&um=1&usg=__8lUaU2uDNLrBshOGCgz_E3Ehjw0=&tbnid=GJPF_VoclzwRTM:&tbnh=75&tbnw=140&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmerlin%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN
Merlin's Cave at Tintagel
Merlin with an unnamed giant, building Stonehenge.
Merlin's Cave at Tintagel Friday, October 31, 2008
Sir Gawain
Lady of the Lake
http://www.artsforge.com/gallery_new/legends/lady_of_the_lake.jpg
Sir Bedivere
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31BQ6HYSV4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Birthplace of Sir Gawain
http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk/images/Intro%20Images/wal_32_0.JPG
http://www.artsforge.com/gallery_new/legends/lady_of_the_lake.jpg
Sir Bedivere
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31BQ6HYSV4L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Birthplace of Sir Gawain
http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk/images/Intro%20Images/wal_32_0.JPG
Sir Galahad
Sir Garethhttp://www2.pittstate.edu/engl/nichols/hughesgareth.jpg
Guinevere
I was born in Carbonek, but ended up growing up in a convent.
Guinevere
I was born in Carbonek, but ended up growing up in a convent.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Sir Maleagant
Sir Maleagant was born in Gore, where his father, King Bagdemagus, ruled.
Sir Maleagant and Mordred argueing.
Isoldehttp://image62.webshots.com/462/5/59/32/2990559320040455413AouTqS_ph.jpg
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/12753/12753-h/images/figure08.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd242/wolfluvar13/inspiration/Isolde.jpg
Sir Caradoc
Birthplace: Château des ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany), Nantes, Francehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:ChateauNantesEntrance1900.jpg
Sir Tristramhttp://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/tristram.html
Guinevere
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/dayart/20040707/guinevere_bow.jpg
Sir Lancelot
(http://www.erieharbor.com/Comper.html)Birthplace of Sir Lancelot
(http://www.galleryofart.us/albums/Joseph_Noel_Paton/How an Angel rowed Sir Galahad across the Dern Mere.jpg)Sir Galahad
(http://republika.pl/blog_fg_3791479/4820160/tr/morgan_le_fay_by_tattereddreams_1_.jpg)Morgan Le Fay
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Nimue
No mortal knows my true birthplace, but I reside in such mirrored lakes as this in the Broceliande forest.
http://www.francemonthly.com/n/0106/image6.html
Sir Pelleas and Nimue.
http://www.ramsdale.org/excali.jpg
Elaine the Fair
http://www.timelessmyths.com/arthurian/gallery/grailmaiden.jpg
The Grail Maiden (Elaine)
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Oil on canvas, 1874
Fine Art Photographic Library
http://www.francemonthly.com/n/0106/image6.htmlSir Pelleas and Nimue.
http://www.ramsdale.org/excali.jpgElaine the Fair
http://www.timelessmyths.com/arthurian/gallery/grailmaiden.jpgThe Grail Maiden (Elaine)
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Oil on canvas, 1874
Fine Art Photographic Library
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sir Agravain
I was born on the islands of Orkney to its King Lot and his queen Morgause.
Sir Mordred is my brother, my closest companion, and my co-conspirator in the unveiling of Lancelot's sin.
Morgause is my mother and a traitor to our family. Her shameless actions after the murder of my father was unforgivable.
Sir Bedivere
Glywysing, Sir Bedivere's birthplace:
(http://www.johncookson.info/images/2008%20HKNZ%20Low%20Res/DSCF0865.JPG)
Sir Tristam: (http://fc50.deviantart.com/fs10/i/2006/154/8/4/Sir_Tristram_of_Lyonese_by_takahan.jpg)
Isolde the Fair:
(http://fc27.deviantart.com/fs25/i/2008/044/a/f/Tristan_and_Iseult_by_Lindowyn.jpg)
(http://www.johncookson.info/images/2008%20HKNZ%20Low%20Res/DSCF0865.JPG)
Sir Tristam: (http://fc50.deviantart.com/fs10/i/2006/154/8/4/Sir_Tristram_of_Lyonese_by_takahan.jpg)
Isolde the Fair:
(http://fc27.deviantart.com/fs25/i/2008/044/a/f/Tristan_and_Iseult_by_Lindowyn.jpg)
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Sir Bors
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Vannes of Brittany, which was known as Gannes in stories about Sir Bors. (http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kPQvroirbEs/Rz11YvQ1TMI/AAAAAAAAAvA/asfED2TZ-9Q/IMG_2159.JPG)
The brother of Sir Bors, Lionel, is in the background. Flames are between Sir Bors and Lionel, saving Sir Bor's life. ( http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/trt/img/089.jpg)
The maiden to the right is the maiden that Sir Bors saves instead of his brother Sir Lionel, who is on the horse to the left. (http://www.timelessmyths.com/arthurian/gallery/bors.jpg) Morgan Le Fay
Tintagel, my birhtplace and the home of my Father until he was sent to his death by the evil King Uther.
King Uryens of Gore, my husband, how I loathe him.
http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=2316
http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=2316
The Lady Elaine, I bewitched Lancelot to love her to crush Guenivere.
rhead/rheadel.jpg
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