Question of the Week (12/11/09)

Using evidence from the text discuss the interrelationship of two of the following motifs in Malory's work: courtly love, married love, the knightly vow of friendship, fealty, revenge, the ravishing of maidens, the murder of knights, Christian devotion, diabolism. Post and respond to a classmates' response by Sunday. Don't forget your adaptations are due Monday. Enjoy your weekend.

Question of the Week (12/4/09)

Choose one of the following and comment by Sunday. Don't forget to respond to a classmate's response. 

Point out specific instances of Malory's comic treatment of King Mark, Dynadin, and others, and comment on how humor modifies Malory's overall tone.

Discuss Malory's narrative method, commenting on his apparent lack of interest in chronology of the sort usually found in the modern novel; his juxtaposition of plots and situations which serve to comment upon one another; his fondness for presenting crucial events offstage (such as the murders of Lot, Pellanor, Tristram, and Lamerok).