“The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake” Pages 652 - 656

“The Romance: Where Good Always Triumphs” page 657

    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”