theaters. Let me be clear that I’m not one of those guys who thinks that adaptations and sequels are automatically lesser works in and of themselves. You can make a tremendously original or even groundbreaking film out of an adaptation such as The Dark Knight. You can just as easily make an uneventful mess out of an original idea as seen in Transcendence. Some sequels are among the best films ever made while lots of legendary duds were original ideas. Here’s the thing though, no matter how many perfectly
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dissolved within a matter of years and Britain became an ideal place of chivalry, honor, and justice. It is truly amazing how much of an influence that one man could have. With his advisor Merlin at his side and with the fellowship of the courageous knights of the Round Table, Arthur transformed a chaotic land of villainy and danger into a realm of peace, tranquility, and adventure. All of Britain looked up to Arthur and spoke of him with awe and admiration. The real Arthur was most likely a Celtic
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Who is the most noble knight of them all? In the middle ages there were requirements to being a knight. Sir Launcelot met all of the requirement and much more. He remains the greatest knight who ever lived in Sir Malory’s “The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake ”. For instance, he “never abandons a friend, ally, or noble cause.” His willingness to “protect the innocent” would be another example. His undeniable will to “respect women” is also an example. Sir Launcelot is a knight who is looked up to regardless
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dissolved within a matter of years and Britain became an ideal place of chivalry, honor, and justice. It is truly amazing how much of an influence that one man could have. With his advisor Merlin at his side and with the fellowship of the courageous Knights of the Round Table, Arthur transformed a chaotic land of villainy and danger into a realm of peace, tranquility, and adventure. All of Britain looked up to Arthur and spoke of him with awe and admiration. The real Arthur was most likely a Celtic
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Movie title: _The Dark Knight___________________________ Production Information: ___2008______ (year), directed by____Christopher Nolan__________, cinematography by ______Wally Pfister___________. Synopsis- (two- three sentences about the main conflict of the film.) ___________The Joker is fighting with the police and terrorizing Gotham and the batman is trying to stop him. Joker gets to Harvey Dent and makes him become Two-Face who later plays a larger role with Gordon. Thesis (two to three things
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me, from fear of your stroke;/ To bargain, covetous, and abandon my kind. “(Lines 589-591). Since The Green Knight was a god his position over earth is much stronger than his (Gawain’s). moreover, The Green Knight pronounces Gawain as one of the most influential of his region in time. As for Gawain in Dramatic irony, he could only now Give back what is to the lord. Therefore, the Green Knight states that he wants his wife to be friends and he could feast in his castle though he failed him once he passed
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poem, Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, shows how one of Camelot’s most revered knights, Sir Gawain, will fight for his life, honor, and dignity. Camelot, King Arthur, and The Knights of The Round Table are all names synonymous with all that is good. During the fourteenth century, the knights are expected to have honor and respect for all citizens and Sir Gawain is the epitome of honor. Gawain does not think highly of himself but sustains a high status with knights being a blood relative of King Arthur
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to be an inspiration. There have been many works of literature written about him, as well as movies and plays. The origins of the legend are not completely known, but some of the earlier recorded works include Pearl-Poet's Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur. By analyzing ancient British paganism and Christianity, one can see how they each influenced the creation of the legend of King Arthur to make it the well known story many know and love today. It begins
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Carnivalesque features in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Games and Challenges Whenever Carnival is mentioned, whether it is on Mikhail Bakhtin’s work: Rabelais and his world on any other document, it is said that it was considered to be a second life for people of the Middle Ages. It was an opportunity for them to laugh, eat a lot, enjoy themselves and escape from the rigidity of the feudal system. There are many features that are characteristic of the carnival, such as big banquets of food, inversion
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