This is still being listened to! Thank you! Prepping for a college essay on this & needed a quick recap. This was more than what I needed! Thank you so much.
This was a lovely series! I hope you continue teaching Medieval literature to your students. It's surprising how relatable Medieval literature is once you analyze all of the allusions and allegories (which would be very hard without your help)!
Thanks! Since the COVID pandemic, I've switched careers. I'm now a proposal writer for a construction company. I miss the material and the kids, but I'm being paid 25% more for significantly less work, and I'm, no longer dealing with the pervasive cultural disrespect that America doles out to it's teachers. It's a sad commentary, but I'm still planning a series of lectures on Romantic poetry in the near future.
@@Mr.H-Literature I'm glad to hear that you've found a better job! I hope our troubles in America regarding educators ends soon, it's no surprise that many are leaving the profession.
I haven't yet watched the film. The CGI talking fox in the preview threw me. I mean, they could have saved themselves the effort and just used Rocket Racoon. Did you see it? What did you think?
@@Nk0-h1p I've never taught that work in class. Hume is a Scottish enlightenment philosopher. I read some of his work in a graduate level English class that was cross-listed within the philosophy department. I remember that Hume likes to make use of literature in his analysis of morality. I wouldn't choose to teach him in high school, though, because his language is too thick and his subject is too dry to engage modern readers unless they have a strong interest in philosophy. Indeed, the only reason I can see for spending time on Hume in high school would be to prepare AP students for the rigors of the AP exam and the difficulties of some of the prose passages that they might encounter. That said, I'd worry that I'd lose so much attention and interest during the reading that it might be hard work to get it back afterwards.
That is interesting about the Green knight being a symbolism for the Lord. The theme about forgiveness is very beautiful. Although this was before the protestants came along, the theme about being flawed but trying still is very in line with a protestant focus of there is no good person because we have all sinned.
Thanks for the feedback and insights. I do think, though, that the theme you describe is a generally Christian theme that crosses denominations. Guilt goes all the way back to Adam and Eve in Christian ideology, and the church has never been shy about reminding us of original sin. 😆
I don't believe so. My read on the Lady is that she is a willing accomplice to the Lord (Sir Bertilak) in the temptation of Gawain. Nowhere in the story do we hear her say anything jealous of Guinevere. She does seem to be jealous of a nonexistent "other woman" that Gawain may be favoring over her, but that "woman" is most clearly his faith in God, represented by the Virgin Mary on his shield, whom he is using to shield himself from her advances. In the allegory, the Lord would be God and the Lady would be Satan, in a sense his accomplice in tempting and testing mortals to sin, thus determining their fate upon death. Hope that helps!
Sure. Heroism is kind of a complicated choice, though. You’d do better to pick some discreet element of heroism, like following the code of chivalry, or keeping his honor, or being courageous. The quest to find the Green Knight is a challenge of chivalry, generally. More specifically it’s a test of honor. Gawain gave his word and now he has to choose which is more important, his honor or his life. That would be a pretty easy angle to analyze it from in my opinion.
@@Mr.H-Literature So what you mean is to focus on one of the heroism elements and try to investigate if Gawain stick to it or he failed by asking the question you already wrote above? In this case the title will be the same but i will specific my search to certain element of course with your question. Is that what you mean? Sorry i am bothering you Sir.
Yes, exactly. Honor is an interesting topic with some nuance to write about because Gawain keeps his appointment with death (the Green Knight), but he also breaks his word to “the lord” by taking the belt. It would allow you to consider the contrast and speculate about the author’s intent.
i got a question on sir gawain's journey he faces 3 major test. Offering to take place of King Arthur, refusing the advances of Lady Bertilak and keeping his appointment with the Green Knight. Desribe how Sir Gawain changes as he deals with each of these test ? i have a assignment if you answer this questions i will appreciative
Again, I don't answer assigned questions. The teachers assign them for you to develop your skills and prove your knowledge and understanding. Giving them to you defeats that purpose. If you read (or listen to) the whole story, you should be able to answer that question.
Unfortunately, the answer to that question requires you to have read both Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. I have read-aloud versions of both recorded here and you can watch them if you have the time to do so. Best of luck.
This is still being listened to! Thank you! Prepping for a college essay on this & needed a quick recap. This was more than what I needed! Thank you so much.
Glad it helped you out. It's really a great story. I wish more people found the time in their curriculums to teach it.
You gave me a lot of insight into the book for my essay. Thanks a lot!
Happy to help. If you have questions or want to bounce an idea off me, feel free to do so.
Thank you!
You're welcome! 😄
This was a lovely series! I hope you continue teaching Medieval literature to your students. It's surprising how relatable Medieval literature is once you analyze all of the allusions and allegories (which would be very hard without your help)!
Thanks! Since the COVID pandemic, I've switched careers. I'm now a proposal writer for a construction company. I miss the material and the kids, but I'm being paid 25% more for significantly less work, and I'm, no longer dealing with the pervasive cultural disrespect that America doles out to it's teachers. It's a sad commentary, but I'm still planning a series of lectures on Romantic poetry in the near future.
@@Mr.H-Literature I'm glad to hear that you've found a better job! I hope our troubles in America regarding educators ends soon, it's no surprise that many are leaving the profession.
Good stuff! This will possibly spike now that the movie is out - would love a comparison video.
I haven't yet watched the film. The CGI talking fox in the preview threw me. I mean, they could have saved themselves the effort and just used Rocket Racoon. Did you see it? What did you think?
@@Mr.H-Literature i really enjoyed it
@@WhatSmada I'm planning on watching it. Is it streaming or did you go to the theater?
@@Mr.H-Literature theaters only currently i believe
Thank you sir
Anytime.
@@Mr.H-Literature Sir can you explain David Hume 's of the Standard of Taste.
@@Nk0-h1p I've never taught that work in class. Hume is a Scottish enlightenment philosopher. I read some of his work in a graduate level English class that was cross-listed within the philosophy department.
I remember that Hume likes to make use of literature in his analysis of morality. I wouldn't choose to teach him in high school, though, because his language is too thick and his subject is too dry to engage modern readers unless they have a strong interest in philosophy.
Indeed, the only reason I can see for spending time on Hume in high school would be to prepare AP students for the rigors of the AP exam and the difficulties of some of the prose passages that they might encounter. That said, I'd worry that I'd lose so much attention and interest during the reading that it might be hard work to get it back afterwards.
@@Mr.H-Literature it's ok sir
Very helpful
Glad it helped. Thanks!
That is interesting about the Green knight being a symbolism for the Lord. The theme about forgiveness is very beautiful. Although this was before the protestants came along, the theme about being flawed but trying still is very in line with a protestant focus of there is no good person because we have all sinned.
Thanks for the feedback and insights. I do think, though, that the theme you describe is a generally Christian theme that crosses denominations. Guilt goes all the way back to Adam and Eve in Christian ideology, and the church has never been shy about reminding us of original sin. 😆
so well explained! thanks
You're welcome!
Very helpful!
Thank you! Glad to help. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer.
Thanks, thanks and thanks again
Any time!
was the story planned by lady due to being jealous guinieverre. she wanted to take revange ?
I don't believe so. My read on the Lady is that she is a willing accomplice to the Lord (Sir Bertilak) in the temptation of Gawain. Nowhere in the story do we hear her say anything jealous of Guinevere. She does seem to be jealous of a nonexistent "other woman" that Gawain may be favoring over her, but that "woman" is most clearly his faith in God, represented by the Virgin Mary on his shield, whom he is using to shield himself from her advances. In the allegory, the Lord would be God and the Lady would be Satan, in a sense his accomplice in tempting and testing mortals to sin, thus determining their fate upon death. Hope that helps!
I want to write about the concept of heroism but i don't know what should i argue would you please suggest any argumentation. Thank you very much 🌹
Sure. Heroism is kind of a complicated choice, though. You’d do better to pick some discreet element of heroism, like following the code of chivalry, or keeping his honor, or being courageous. The quest to find the Green Knight is a challenge of chivalry, generally. More specifically it’s a test of honor. Gawain gave his word and now he has to choose which is more important, his honor or his life. That would be a pretty easy angle to analyze it from in my opinion.
@@Mr.H-Literature
So what you mean is to focus on one of the heroism elements and try to investigate if Gawain stick to it or he failed by asking the question you already wrote above?
In this case the title will be the same but i will specific my search to certain element of course with your question. Is that what you mean? Sorry i am bothering you Sir.
Yes, exactly. Honor is an interesting topic with some nuance to write about because Gawain keeps his appointment with death (the Green Knight), but he also breaks his word to “the lord” by taking the belt. It would allow you to consider the contrast and speculate about the author’s intent.
@@Mr.H-Literature i really appreciate your assist many thanks Sir 🌹
Happy to help.
i got a question on sir gawain's journey he faces 3 major test. Offering to take place of King Arthur, refusing the advances of Lady Bertilak and keeping his appointment with the Green Knight. Desribe how Sir Gawain changes as he deals with each of these test ? i have a assignment if you answer this questions i will appreciative
Again, I don't answer assigned questions. The teachers assign them for you to develop your skills and prove your knowledge and understanding. Giving them to you defeats that purpose. If you read (or listen to) the whole story, you should be able to answer that question.
who knows that what is the differences btwn beowulf and sir gawain ? can you explain it pls
Unfortunately, the answer to that question requires you to have read both Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. I have read-aloud versions of both recorded here and you can watch them if you have the time to do so. Best of luck.
beawulf was courage and trustworthy but sır gawain failed in chivalry
@@kubrabayazan8025 thank you for your feedback but i already sent my homework :D
@@muggleosman yeah i mean i kinda guessed that but ı still wanted to answer haha