King Arthur and Its Variation Through the Ages
The War between Good and Evil:
The King Arthur legend and its Variations through the Years by Sana Mahfooz - 35071 April 20, 2010
Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Body A. Legend of King Arthur in Literature (prose only) 1. First King Arthur Book in English – Sir Thomas Malory 's "Le Morte D 'Arthur" a. Narration of story b. Male dominant concepts c. Life for women in that society – the portrayal of women d. The attitude of the nobles towards commoners and the lesser nobility e. Concept of fidelity f. Oath of the Knights g. Downfall of the Knights of the Round Table h Quest for the Sangreal (the Holy Grail) i. The forbidden love of Launcelot and Guenever j. Mordred 's betrayal k. Death of King Arthur l. End of the legend
The War between Good and Evil:
The King Arthur legend and its Variations through the Years
The legend of King Arthur and his knights is a timeless classic, loved by people all over the world. It tells of the battle between good and evil, and how the line between the two can sometimes blur beyond recognition. It is the portrayal of this eternal struggle of man that makes this tale unique, timeless and everlasting. However, this legend has undergone many variations through the years. As times changed, the views of the society changed as well. The legend of King Arthur went through several adaptations, when the authors decided that some particular events were immoral or went against their belief. From the earlier versions to the latest ones, many events in the King Arthur legend have been changed significantly, altering all but the most important details, and these alterations give insight to the views of the society at the time the variation was created. The first King Arthur book to be
The King Arthur legend and its Variations through the Years by Sana Mahfooz - 35071 April 20, 2010
Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Body A. Legend of King Arthur in Literature (prose only) 1. First King Arthur Book in English – Sir Thomas Malory 's "Le Morte D 'Arthur" a. Narration of story b. Male dominant concepts c. Life for women in that society – the portrayal of women d. The attitude of the nobles towards commoners and the lesser nobility e. Concept of fidelity f. Oath of the Knights g. Downfall of the Knights of the Round Table h Quest for the Sangreal (the Holy Grail) i. The forbidden love of Launcelot and Guenever j. Mordred 's betrayal k. Death of King Arthur l. End of the legend
The War between Good and Evil:
The King Arthur legend and its Variations through the Years
The legend of King Arthur and his knights is a timeless classic, loved by people all over the world. It tells of the battle between good and evil, and how the line between the two can sometimes blur beyond recognition. It is the portrayal of this eternal struggle of man that makes this tale unique, timeless and everlasting. However, this legend has undergone many variations through the years. As times changed, the views of the society changed as well. The legend of King Arthur went through several adaptations, when the authors decided that some particular events were immoral or went against their belief. From the earlier versions to the latest ones, many events in the King Arthur legend have been changed significantly, altering all but the most important details, and these alterations give insight to the views of the society at the time the variation was created. The first King Arthur book to be
References: Malory, T. (1485) a. Le Morte D 'Arthur, volume I (of II): King Arthur and of his noble knights of the round table. Retrieved from http://www.gutenberg.org/ files/1251/1251-h/1251-h.htm Malory, T. (1485) b. Le Morte D 'Arthur, volume II (of II): King Arthur and of his noble knights of the round table. Retrieved from http://www.gutenberg.org/ files/1252/1252-h/1252-h.htm McGregor, M. (1905). Stories of King Arthur 's Knights Told to the Children. Retrieved from http://www.gutenberg.org/files/25654/25654-h/25654-h.htm