“The Tale of Sir Launcelot du
Lake”
Pages 652 - 656
“The Romance: Where Good Always Triumphs” page 657
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You are Sir Launcelot, reporting to King Arthur
about your adventures. Using first person, briefly
summarize the main events that befell you on
your journey.
Identify at least three of Launcelots actions that
are worthy of a chivalric hero. What, if anything,
does he do that seems unheroic?
Based on this tale, what can you say about the
character traits medieval culture valued in its
heroes?
Compare and contrast the medieval hero with
your own ideas about heroes. Where do your
own ideas about heroes come from?
“The Tale of Sir Launcelot du
Lake”