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1a. Identify the main elements of fantasy or
magic associated with the Green Knight.
1b. Near the end of Sir Gawain, how does the
Green Knight become more of a real-life
character who shows human emotions?
2a. In the excerpt from Le Morte d'Arthur, with
whom does Arthur spend his childhood?
How is his royal heritage discovered?
2b. Examine how not knowing his real identity
might have affected the young Arthur.
3b. Compare and contrast the two men who are
tested, Arthur and Gawain.
3a. In Le Morte d'Arthur, how does Arthur seek to
help Sir Kay, his foster brother? In Sir Gawain,
why does Gawain volunteer to fight with the
Green Knight at the holiday banquet?
4a. In the story of Gawain, how does he react
when he learns that the sash belongs to the
Green Knight?
4b. Argue whether Gawain judges himself too
harshly during his final meeting with the
Green Knight
5a. Describe Merlin's influence on young Arthur, 5b. Explain why Merlin might have acted as
as described in Le Morte d'Arthur.
he did.