A+S+&+Mid+Ages+(Lit)

AP LIT: ANGLO SAXON & MIDDLE AGES

Remember to study notes from class lectures as well as notes from classroom Formal Discussions that are facilitated by other students.

In addition, the below information is important.

Know the following: The history of Bede and his purpose in writing //The Ecclesiastical History of the English People// The characteristics of the ballad, as well as the different forms The official name of the Pearl Poet's manuscript and the history behind //Sir Gawain and the Green Knight// The elements of the bob and wheel The facets of the Medieval Romance and their presence in the stories studied in class

Be able to discuss: The story of Caedmon and its possible significance to both history and literature Correlation between the Lord's hunting excursions, Gawain's encounters with the Lady, and the final battle blows Concepts of heroism, bravery, honor, and/or loyalty exemplified by Arthur, Gawain, and Bedivere The idea, legend, and/or history of King Arthur in all its literary and cultural manifestations

Look at some helpful links: 1) [] [This includes translations of Bede in several forms. It is an older site, but interesting.] 2) [] [Here is a preview film clip of a video about the story.] 3) @http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gawain/context.html [This site offers helpful information about the Pearl Poet as well as key facts about his work.] 4) @http://csis.pace.edu/grendel/projs3c/gawain.html [This is a small article detailing the author's opinions about the animals Gawain hunts.] 5) @http://www.luminarium.org/medlit/gawaintx.htm [This has the translation of //Sir Gawain and the Green Knight// from JRR Tolkein and EV Gordon.]