The First Knight Essay
A. Introduction: Write an introduction that introduces the themes of courtly love and chivalry; also,
define satire and its purpose. Finally, end with a thesis statement which indicates your purpose.
Your thesis should focus on how chivalry and courtly love can be satirized. MUST BE 5-7 sentences.
MUST HAVE a thesis statement at the end of the paragraph. (many points will be lost if either of these
are missing)
B. Body Paragraphs #1 & #2: Focus this paragraph on chivalry, explaining how real examples of it
appear in SGGK & FMA and how it can be seen in satire in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Use
at least one direct quote from the story). In the same paragraph(s), transition to an example of
chivalry in First Knight and, again, explain how this can be seen in satire in Monty Python and the
Holy Grail.
C. Body Paragraphs #3 & #4: Focus this paragraph on courtly love, explaining how a real example of it
appears in SGGK & FMA and how it can be seen in satire in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Use at
least one direct quote from the story). In the same paragraph(s), transition to an example of courtly
love in First Knight and, again, explain how this can be seen in satire in Monty Python and the Holy
Grail.
D. Conclusion: Finish this essay with your own thoughts concerning chivalry and courtly love. Are they
to be taken seriously today? Are these romantic ideals still alive? Are they dead or are they dying?
Should they be dead or die? DO NOT USE PERSONAL PRONOUNS FOR THIS SECTION. You should be
able to give an opinion by now without saying “I think”.
V. Requirements for FINAL COPY:
A. 800-1200 words (or 3-4pages)
B. Must have a solid mixture of direct quotes & examples from both stories and both movies.
C. MLA Format
a. Citations: Page numbers for stories; Title for movies
b. 4-line header
c. Last Name/Page number on document
D. Double Spaced
E. Times New Roman or
define satire and its purpose. Finally, end with a thesis statement which indicates your purpose.
Your thesis should focus on how chivalry and courtly love can be satirized. MUST BE 5-7 sentences.
MUST HAVE a thesis statement at the end of the paragraph. (many points will be lost if either of these
are missing)
B. Body Paragraphs #1 & #2: Focus this paragraph on chivalry, explaining how real examples of it
appear in SGGK & FMA and how it can be seen in satire in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Use
at least one direct quote from the story). In the same paragraph(s), transition to an example of
chivalry in First Knight and, again, explain how this can be seen in satire in Monty Python and the
Holy Grail.
C. Body Paragraphs #3 & #4: Focus this paragraph on courtly love, explaining how a real example of it
appears in SGGK & FMA and how it can be seen in satire in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Use at
least one direct quote from the story). In the same paragraph(s), transition to an example of courtly
love in First Knight and, again, explain how this can be seen in satire in Monty Python and the Holy
Grail.
D. Conclusion: Finish this essay with your own thoughts concerning chivalry and courtly love. Are they
to be taken seriously today? Are these romantic ideals still alive? Are they dead or are they dying?
Should they be dead or die? DO NOT USE PERSONAL PRONOUNS FOR THIS SECTION. You should be
able to give an opinion by now without saying “I think”.
V. Requirements for FINAL COPY:
A. 800-1200 words (or 3-4pages)
B. Must have a solid mixture of direct quotes & examples from both stories and both movies.
C. MLA Format
a. Citations: Page numbers for stories; Title for movies
b. 4-line header
c. Last Name/Page number on document
D. Double Spaced
E. Times New Roman or
Citations: Page numbers for stories; Title for movies b. 4-line header c. Last Name/Page number on document D. Double Spaced E. Times New Roman or Calibri font (11-12 font size) F. Absolutely no usage of outside sources. G. MUST turn in all pre-writing used during the exam.