Themes of King Arthur

Click here for a quick summary of King Arthur and his story.

Task One: Symbolism, what does it all mean?
You will apply your knowledge of symbolism and investigate the three main symbols of King Arthur's Legend. Using the links below, answer the questions provided to you on your handout #1.

The Round Table  and Round Table Resource #2

Excalibur

Holy Grail

Task Two: Themes , What are they and why do they matter? 
You will apply your knowledge of themes and investigate these themes that appear throughout the King Arthur stories. Use the links below to answer the questions on Handout #2.

The Code       
Link#1
Link #2
Link #3

Courtly Love (Definition)
Link #1
Link #2
Link #3

Biblical (Definition)
Link#1
Link #2
Link #3 - "Christ Figures"

Magic
Link #1  - Merlin            
Link #1b - More Merlin
Link #2 - Excalibur
Link #3 - Lady of the Lake                                                                                                              

Task Three:
You will apply King Arthur's Legend to the following present-day events. Choose 1 item to compare and answer the questions provided to you on handout #3.

Camelot to the JFK Administration

Chivalry to present dating scenarios and advice

Chivlary to the 10 Commandments

OR/ Chivalry to a code of ethics in the military