Medieval Romance Literature
Medieval Romance-a long narrative in verse or prose
originating in the Middle Ages. Its main elements are
______________________, _______________________, and
_______________________.
Elements of Medieval Romance Literature
1. Quest for _____________________ and/or
__________________________
2. Presence of the _______________________ or
____________________________
3. Code of _____________________ (usually
_________________________)
4. Daring deeds (usually a
______________________________)
5. Noble hero or heroes (of high birth or
social status)
6. Far away setting (time and/or place)
7. Events and characters come in sets of
____________________
or ____________________________ (sometimes 12
or 40)
8. Simple and inevitable plot (usually happily-ever-after)
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
 Set in the court of __________________________
 Poem mixes a Christian moral with a Celtic, “pagan”
narrative and images (much like we saw in Beowulf)
 Poem contains __________________________ and
_____________________________ to explore major
themes
o ______________________ vs. human society and
__________________________
o _________________________________ and faith in
God vs. _______________________________