12A2 Unit Activity
Unit 2: Early English Literature
This Unit Activity will help you meet these educational goals:
21st Century Skills—You will use critical thinking skills and communicate effectively.
Introduction
In this activity, you will analyze Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur and the Anglo-Saxon poem "The Dream of the Rood" for plot and themes. Then you will write a 3–5 page essay comparing and contrasting the plot and themes of these two works.
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Directions and Analysis
Task 1: Analyzing Plot in Le Morte d'Arthur
Le Morte d'Arthur was written by Sir Thomas Malory probably in the early 1450s, but it was first published in 1485, after his death. This work follows the life and adventures of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Before you complete this task, read book I of Le Morte d'Arthur.
a. List the major events in book I of Le Morte d'Arthur. This part of the story outlines the birth of Arthur, his claim to the throne of England, and his initial battles to secure and stabilize his reign. For example, the birth of Arthur is one important event. Arthur pulling out the sword from the stone is another major event. Make a note of least eight major events from this book. Note the chapters where you found the events.
Type your response in the table:
Major Events in Book I of Le Morte d'Arthur
Chapter(s)
Birth of Arthur
Arthur marries Genevere and receives round table
Arthur fights the Romans because of Emperor of Rome
Arthur wins the fight with the Romans after several wars
Launcelet slays the dragon and has an affair with Pellas daughter
Galahad, son of Launcelot takes chair at the round table and retrieves the sword from the stone
Launcelot returns to win over Genevere
Arthur is upset but forgives.She is sentenced to being burned at stake
Launcelot rescues Genevere and returns her to Arthur but then is banished
Modred makes himself the king
b. Now that you have
This Unit Activity will help you meet these educational goals:
21st Century Skills—You will use critical thinking skills and communicate effectively.
Introduction
In this activity, you will analyze Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur and the Anglo-Saxon poem "The Dream of the Rood" for plot and themes. Then you will write a 3–5 page essay comparing and contrasting the plot and themes of these two works.
__________________________________________________________________________
Directions and Analysis
Task 1: Analyzing Plot in Le Morte d'Arthur
Le Morte d'Arthur was written by Sir Thomas Malory probably in the early 1450s, but it was first published in 1485, after his death. This work follows the life and adventures of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Before you complete this task, read book I of Le Morte d'Arthur.
a. List the major events in book I of Le Morte d'Arthur. This part of the story outlines the birth of Arthur, his claim to the throne of England, and his initial battles to secure and stabilize his reign. For example, the birth of Arthur is one important event. Arthur pulling out the sword from the stone is another major event. Make a note of least eight major events from this book. Note the chapters where you found the events.
Type your response in the table:
Major Events in Book I of Le Morte d'Arthur
Chapter(s)
Birth of Arthur
Arthur marries Genevere and receives round table
Arthur fights the Romans because of Emperor of Rome
Arthur wins the fight with the Romans after several wars
Launcelet slays the dragon and has an affair with Pellas daughter
Galahad, son of Launcelot takes chair at the round table and retrieves the sword from the stone
Launcelot returns to win over Genevere
Arthur is upset but forgives.She is sentenced to being burned at stake
Launcelot rescues Genevere and returns her to Arthur but then is banished
Modred makes himself the king
b. Now that you have