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Characteristics of the Medieval Romance. A Tale of High Adventure. A religious crusade, a conquest for the knight’s liege lord, or the rescue of a captive lady (or any combination). 1. Medieval romance usually idealizes chivalry. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Characteristics of the Medieval Romance A Tale of High Adventure. A religious crusade, a conquest for the knight’s liege lord, or the rescue of a captive lady (or any combination).
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Page 1: Characteristics of the  Medieval Romance

Characteristics of the Medieval Romance

A Tale of High Adventure.A religious crusade, a conquest for the knight’s liege lord, or

the rescue of a captive lady (or any combination).

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1. Medieval romance usually idealizes chivalry.

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2. Medieval romance idealizes the hero-knight and his noble deeds.

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3. An important element of the medieval romance is the knight’s love for his lady.

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4. The settings of medieval romance tend to be imaginary and vague.

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5. Medieval romance derives mystery and suspense from supernatural elements.

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6. Medieval romance uses concealed or disguised identity.

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7. Repetition of the mystical number 3.

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Characteristics of the Hero-Knight

1. Birth of a great hero is shrouded in mystery.2. He is reared away from his true home in

ignorance of his real parents.3. For a time, his true identity is unknown.4. After meeting an extraordinary challenge, he

claims his right.5. His triumph benefits a nation or a group.

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Crone-past childbearing age;

usually ugly and old with power.

VIDEO

EXAMPLES:

Lion King 2- Mufasa’s aunt or sister

Insidious 2- Parker’s mom

Matilda- Ms. Trunchbull

SnowWhite- Evil Witch

Old lady from SpongeBob

Robinhood Prince of Thieves witch

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Mother- nurturing, healing type of womanVIDEO

EXAMPLE:

Spiderman- Aunt Mae

Mom

Mrs. Puff

Fairy Godmother

Fairly Odd parents

Phineas and Ferb

Power Rangers- Island lady

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Maiden- young, often unmarried and the hero is attracted to them.

VIDEO

EXAMPLE:

Sandy

Guinivere

MAryJane

SnowWhite

Maid Marianne

Princess Fiona

Olive Oyl

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Advisor- usually a father-figure that guides the hero. VIDEO

EXAMPLES

Uncle Ben-Spidermen

Hershel Walking Dead

Mr. Miyagee from Karate Kid

Bobby from Supernatural

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Evil Enemy- is overwhelming and threatens the hero directly.VIDEO

EXAMPLES

Green Goblin

Loki

Lex Luther

Kanye West

Joker

Megatrons


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