Gladys A.

Mesiona BSEDE-3

EL 115

TASK 2

During the Middle Ages, the knights became the bearers of spreading the influences
left by the invaders. As such:

      1. Read King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table/ Death of King Arthur
to amplify the changes.

Through the countless, endless tales of the valiant King Arthur, England's
civilization underwent a profound transformation in outlook on life. King Arthur's effects
led to a profound change in lifestyles and philosophies. There are several examples of how
English people changed their outlook on life as they became more intelligent and cultured
as a society. The Industrial Revolution's strict lifestyle was too oppressive for the majority
of English society. The Romantic Era produced the great arts of music, paintings, poetry,
and storytelling, as well as abstract thinking and Arthurian Legends.

In British mythology, King Arthur is a significant figure. Although there is debate

over whether Arthur, or a model for him, ever lived, he is the main character in the
Arthurian stories (also known as the Matter of Britain), and in the earliest allusions and
Welsh literature, he is never given the title "king." Early writings designate him dux
bellorum (Latin for "war leader"), and High Medieval Welsh writings frequently refer to
him as Amerauder ("emperor"). However, he might have been referred to as a king in a
recent translation of recently found texts.

The Round Table was important in literature because it gave the knights of Arthur's
court a name and a sense of a group mentality, notably in romances written in the 13th
century and later. The various famous orders of chivalry that were established in Europe
during the later Middle Ages were compared to, and in many ways modeled after, the
fellowship of the Round Table. By the time Sir Thomas Malory wrote Le Morte Darthur in
the late 15th century, the idea of chivalry was inextricably linked to that of a vast military
fraternity created in the home of some great monarch. Additionally, the legend has it that
King Arthur accomplished a lot during his lifetime. He founded a kingdom, reigned from
his fortress, Camelot, and brought morality, justice, and peace to the country. He
established the Knights of the Round Table, a group of knights who sit around a table as
equals to represent equality, harmony, and oneness.

Celtic mythology and medieval romance are the sources of the Arthurian Legends,
and the inclusion of magic supports the idea of a creative mind. In this uncertain, even
dangerous scenario, viewers look for solace in historical models. They seek leaders who
are morally upright and capable of inspiring and making a significant effect. Although
they cannot see one around them, they will learn about it via King Arthur's legends.

The question is, is our modern love of fantasy a result of our desire to reimagine
the past and give hope to the present? Over time, the tenets of the Arthurian brotherhood
have been moral excellence, loyalty to friends and family, compliance with the law, and
protection of the helpless. They reassure people that doing the right thing, even if it means
momentary failure, is still desirable. Ethics and values triumph in the end, and the stories'
enduring qualities have kept them alive in so many people's hearts and minds through the
years.

The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has also gained
enormous sway. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to the basis of its beliefs. King
Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have been influenced by the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church and the Arthurian legends shared a connection through chivalry (the
oaths of a knight). These oaths, which were mostly dictated by religious beliefs, were
required of Arthur's knights. They were expected to be devoted to the church and follow
its precepts. A knight had a strong faith in Jesus and other biblical heroes. Some knights
were even given specific duties for the church, such as church security.

The Holy Grail is another connection between Arthurian legend and the Catholic
Church. The cup that Jesus used to hold the blood that spurted from Christ's side at the
Last Supper and the Crucifixion was known as the Grail. The location of each seat at the
Holy Grail quest's round table was distinct. The grail was a mythical item in King Arthur's
court because the finder was regarded as a noble knight. Because of its spiritual and
historical significance, the church also regarded the Holy Grail as a virtual item. The Holy
Grail's role in the contemporary Eucharistic ceremony at church is another distinctive
connection it shares with the church.
 The most well-known and cherished stories of all time, King Arthur of Britain and
his Knights of the Round Table, had their roots in the Middle Ages. People throughout the
medieval era listened to the stories of Arthur with the same excitement and amazement as
they do today. Popular folktales about a hero named Arthur were undoubtedly told
throughout the Celtic regions of the British Isles and France, particularly in Wales,
Cornwall, and Brittany (Lunt 76). There were other tales of chivalry that did not involve
Arthur at this time. Even though these tales weren't first written down, they were well
known in places like Italy, where scenes from the legend are depicted in mosaics and
carvings.

Literary scholars today contend that while these folktales occasionally draw
inspiration from real people, the accounts of these people alter significantly from
generation to generation. The story-telling craft developed into an oral tradition among
these people and their forebears, leaving the question of King Arthur's real existence
unanswered (Bishop 34). However, the Arthurian legend was largely seen as part of
history in the medieval era, and writers of the time incorporated many of their finest ideals
—chivalrous deeds, courtly love, and the Arthurian legends and romances—into the
legend.

Finally, we depart from King Arthur with our mission uncompleted and a message.
I hope you've done some of the research you need to undertake regarding the specifics of
anti-corruption compliance. I also hope that you'll be able to find inspiration from the
stories that surround the King Arthur narrative. Without a doubt, the Arthurian Legend
continues to exist in numerous children's books as well as in English and British literature,
poetry, and storytelling. The stories in the books and poetry describe the finest values of
bravery, honesty, and chivalry—romantic traits that become the stuff of legends.
      2. Before this period ended, the Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer envisioned
how the next period would be. How did he do this?

Geoffrey Chaucer was a famed late-14th-century English poet and author. Born in
London in 1343, Chaucer’s early life or education is not well known. Most of what is known
about him stem from his professional work. He is most well-known for his works as an author
and poet. Amongst scholars, he has been accredited the title of Father of English literature and
is widely considered to be one of, if not outright, the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages.
Chaucer would write many well-known works over the course of the latter half of his life, his
most famous and critically acclaimed literary work being The Canterbury Tales. With Chaucer
started composition between 1386 and 1389, The Canterbury Tales was originally envisioned
by him to be an anthology of four stories from each of the twenty-nine characters that are
introduced in the General Prologue of the book. Unfortunately, either due to revising or his
untimely death on October 25, 1400, at the age of 57, only 24 stories out of a proposed 120
were completed, leaving The Canterbury Tales far from completion. Nevertheless, its
incomplete status did not stop the work from becoming highly popular. The Canterbury Tales’
story revolves around a narrator who joins a group of twenty-nine people on a spring-time
pilgrimage to Canterbury. Each character is described in detail both their looks and personality
by the narrator and at the request of the host of the inn the group stays at, each character tells an
amusing story to spend time
The importance of religion in everyone's life in medieval Europe was questioned,
which led to the emergence of new sects and heresies. Peasants started to revolt against the
restrictions of feudal life as this social structure questioning spread outside the non-secular
community. In England, there was a severe labor shortage due to the loss of between a
third and half of the population. Workers were able to demand greater wages because of
the shortage. In addition to being unwilling to pay those wages, the Nobility taxed the
populace harshly to pay for the Hundred Years' War. The Canterbury Tales contains
themes like the corruption of the church as a result of these occurrences, which are
undoubtedly what influenced Chaucer when he wrote them.

Geoffrey Chaucer used his literary style, which was influenced by his experiences,
to imagine how the future will be through the Canterbury Tales. To bring together a
diverse group of individuals, Chaucer invented the brilliant literary technique of a
pilgrimage. The narrators in Chaucer's works represent a diverse range of socioeconomic
classes and professions. We move down the scale from the illustrious and noble Knight to
the abominable Miller and Carpenter, dishonest Pardoner, devoted abbess (the Prioress),
good Clerk, rich landowner (the Franklin), and so on.

Chaucer's travelers represent the full spectrum of English society in the fourteenth
century, including nobles, clergy, traders, professionals, and laborers. His characters are
unique and timeless, rooted in the Middle Ages but illustrative of people from all eras and
locations. Chaucer uses a framing plot that incorporates several literary genres, including
romance, allegory, religious biography, beast fable, and sermon. The stories are written in
a conversational tone, use everyday language, are vividly detailed, and each story is
tailored to the narrator. The complex issues that preoccupied the medieval mind—such as
the interplay between free choice and destiny, the conditions for redemption, the nature of
happiness, and the significance of both human and heavenly love—are clearly expressed in
the stories.

Chaucer thought the pilgrimage to be an especially rich source of material for his
work because of the almost festive atmosphere of these journeys and the diversity of
people who joined them. Chaucer's stories feature characters from all five of the
aforementioned societal groups: nobles, clergy, professionals, artisans, servants, and
laborers. The trip itself serves as a frame story for the stories, which means it serves as a
narrative framework for a collection of unrelated stories. Chaucer only finished twenty-
four tales, though. Every story has a unique theme, the cast of characters, and
environment. The stories range in tone from devout, moralistic tales to filthy and
disgusting sexual farces. They also include romantic adventures, fabliaux, saints'
biographies, animal fables, religious allegories, and sermons. The Canterbury Tales was a
collection of fictitious tales that were designed to highlight many facets of society, such as
the abuse of authority by those in control (both the aristocracy and the church), the
perceived and actual roles of women, and human frailties. These themes are still important
today.

The Canterbury Tales, another literary masterpiece, offers a comprehensive look at

the history and culture of the late Middle Ages. No one in Chaucer's era had a chance to
rise from their socioeconomic class to the aristocracy, regardless of aptitude or
intelligence. But Chaucer executed the leap better than anyone else. Despite belonging to
the standard class and being welcomed by both upper and lower classes, he had a lifetime
to witness the highest and lowest. He took advantage of these chances with his bright
thinking. Before Chaucer, portrayals of English society frequently concentrated primarily
on the exploits of the nobility, such as those of kings and knights. Chaucer nevertheless
also provided us with beggars, underprivileged pupils, amorous housewives, bullies, and
outright criminals. He was aware of the issues faced by regular people and was not
ashamed to discuss their inappropriate sexual behavior.

The individuals who lived before us are equivalent to us because we may change
the amenities we use, the clothes we wear, and other exterior things. He has given
examples of people who lived many centuries before us and are similar to us. Given that
Chaucer's characters seem to be from our own time, we might be able to relate to them.
Therefore, Chaucer was a brilliant poet because of his capacity for understanding the
fundamentals of human nature. He appreciated most of his works and was well-versed in
many areas of the world. The tales could be classified as social realism or scathing satire.
All great writers have this quality, and Chaucer expresses the world as he sees it. Chaucer
perfectly captures each character's perspective while also critiquing the church's hypocrisy
and the social problems caused by Medieval politics and social tradition.

Overall, Chaucer's greatest accomplishment, The Canterbury Tales, demonstrates

both his love of life and his command of the English language. Thirty pilgrims are
gathered at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, according to "The Prologue," as they prepare to
travel to Canterbury to visit Thomas à Becket's shrine. On the road, they decide to hold a
storytelling competition with the host of the Tabard serving as both director and judge.
Each traveler was required to share four tales: two on the way to Canterbury and two on
the way back. Chaucer, however, only completed twenty-four tales before his death.