"The Prioress's Tale" Reaction

- - -  Explain the satire in The Prioress's Tale.  Who or what is Chaucer satirizing, and how does he accomplish this?  Use evidence from text to support.

- - -  Express what you learned by reading the tale and explain what that looks like in the world at-large.  The best responses to this item will directly connect what you learned to a current issue.

"The Knight's Tale" Part II Reaction

- - -  Explain two things on this blog:  1.  Exactly how Chaucer uses satire to create a social commentary about knighthood, and what exactly that commentary suggests.  2.  What institution or segment of society is like the knighthood in Canterbury Tales?  In other words, if Chaucer were alive today, instead of knighthood, what would he target with his satire.

"The Knight's Tale, Part I" Reaction

- - -  Explain what role courtly love plays in Part I (You may have to learn something about courtly love to sufficiently answer this item).

- - -  Explain how Chaucer uses elements of satire and allegory in Part I.

Reaction to Part III of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"

- - -  Learn something about courtly love and explain how it is played out in Part III.  Also, explain the significance of courtly love in the poem.

- - -  The green sash the host's wife gives Gawain - explain its significance.  Why doesn't Gawain exchange it with the host as originally agreed upon?

Reaction to Part II of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"

- - -  Explain the development of Sir Gawain's character in Part II.  What changes occur and how Sir Gawain is developed?

- - -  Explain the role of religion in Part II.

- - -  Sir Gawain is challenged again in Part II - explain the significance of this challenge.

Reaction to Part I of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"

- - -  Identify two ways that the society of Gawain is different than the society of Beowulf, and identify two ways in which they are similar.  Use evidence from the poem to support your response.

- - -  The Green Knight is very specific when he issues his challenge.  Explain why and explain why he makes Gawain repeat the instructions.

Reaction to "The Lady of Shalott"

- - -  Explain any archetypes you were able to notice.

- - -  Explain how Tennyson treats the concept of love in the poem.