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Challenge II

Challenge II. 1. Who are the most important characters/connections/conflicts in the Arthurian Legends? 2. What are the main themes/ideas/values in the Arthurian Legends? Hint: think chivalry!.

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Challenge II

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  1. Challenge II 1. Who are the most important characters/connections/conflicts in the Arthurian Legends? 2. What are the main themes/ideas/values in the Arthurian Legends? Hint: think chivalry!

  2. 1-What values does Arthur seem to represent? How does he use his power? How does he treat other people? Twelve basic rules of the Knights of the Round Table were: • To never lay down arms • To seek after wonders • When called upon, to defend the rights of the weak with all one's strength • To injure no one • Not to attack one another • To fight for the safety of one's country • To give one's life for one's country • To seek nothing before honor • Never to break faith for any reason • To practice religion most diligently • To grant hospitality to anyone, each according to his ability • Whether in honor or disgrace, to make a report with the greatest fidelity to truth to those who keep the annals

  3. 2-What is chivalry? Is chivalry important today? chiv·al·ry  (sh v l-r ) n.pl.chiv·al·ries 1. The medieval system, principles, and customs of knighthood. 2. The qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women. • Crush the monsters that steal our land and rob our people. • Fight with honor. • Avenge the wronged. • Never abandon a friend, ally, or noble cause. • Fight for the ideals of king, country, and chivalry. • Die with valor. • Always keep one's word of honor. • Always maintain one's principles. • Never betray a confidence or comrade. • Avoid deception. • Respect life and freedom. • Die with honor. • Exhibit manners. • Be polite and attentive. • Be respectful of host, women, and honor. • Loyalty to country, King, honor, freedom, and the code of chivalry. • Loyalty to one's friends and those who lay their trust in thee. • Live to serve King and Country. • Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds dear. • Live one's life so that it is worthy of respect and honor. • Live for freedom, justice and all that is good. • Never attack an unarmed foe. • Never use a weapon on an opponent not equal to the attack. • Never attack from behind. • Avoid lying to your fellow man. • Avoid cheating. • Avoid torture. • Obey the law of king, country, and chivalry. • Administer justice. • Protect the innocent. • Exhibit self control. • Show respect to authority. • Respect women. • Exhibit Courage in word and deed. • Defend the weak and innocent. • Destroy evil in all of its monstrous forms.

  4. 3-Connections and ConflictsHow are these characters connected with each other?

  5. 4 What are the main themes, or main ideas in the Arthurian Legends?

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