Name: ________________________________
WH Period: _____ Date: __________________
Directions: Watch the film closely. While this film is a comedy, it derives its humour from medieval times. For each scene, write down references to actual Middle Ages people, culture, traditions, legends, and events as discussed in class.
After watching the film you will be constructing your final essay of the semester. Take careful notes in order to be prepared to provide specific examples to support your argument.
Scene
1
2
3
4
5
Description
Arthur rides to the castle
Bring Out Your Dead!
Arthur and the peasants
The Black Knight
Witch Trial
Historical References
Arthurian Legend, castles, knights, England
6 Camelot

7
8
9
10
11
24
25
26
A Quest from God
The French castle
A Famous Historian
The Tale of Sir Robin
The Tale of Sir
Galahad
The old man
Nee!
The Tale of Sir
Lancelot: Hebert in the castle

27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
A Message for Sir
Lancelot
Lancelot attacks the castle
“He killed my auntie!”
+ Hebert’s return
Pursuit of a shrubbery
No longer the Knights
Who Say Nee
Tim the Enchanter
The Killer Rabbit &
Holy Hand Grenade
Last words of Joseph of Arimathea

35
36
Bridge of Death
The Castle Aggh
Extra Notes:
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