British Literature
Rule 1:
For this activity, you must use either Jucker’s article, “Courtesy and Politeness,” or West’s article, “Token of
Sin,” (links on Moodle under Secondary Sources) to support your response.
Rule 2:
For this activity, you must use something that you learned in either the Origin of Sir Gawain Documentary, the
Short Sir Gawain Enrichment Video, or the Chivalry in Sir Gawain Video to support your response.
While reading “Sir Gawain,” trace either the theme of expected behavior of a Knight of Camelot (Jucker) or the
idea of shameful behavior serving as a badge of honor (West).
For example, you may talk about the double sided nature of knightly behavior in regards to Gawain’s tactful
rebuking of the Lady Bartilak or his politicking with Lord Bartilak in a knightly way while maintaining the posture
of the “ladies-man” and master negotiator that a Knight of the Round Table should maintain. In this case, it
might be best to use Jucker’s article to support your response.
When you use a quote, paraphrase of a quote, or an idea that wasn’t yours, you must give proper credit
through in-text or parenthetical citations. This goes for the articles and the videos.
You must use proper language, sentences, grammar/mechanics, and parenthetical or in-text citations. No need
for a Works Cited page.
