Name: ____________________________ Date: _________________________________

I. Lesson: Le Morte D’ Arthur

II. Objectives

a. to be familiar to the famous story of King Arthur

b. to learn the loyalty of once friend and moral integrity

III. Pre- Assessment

Answer the following question

1. Who are talking on the picture?
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2. What does the Round Table mean?
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3. What’s in the middle of the table?

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IV. Discussion
King Arthur is known as one of the most popular legends of all time. There are a number of stories and pieces of
literature written about King Arthur's reign. The most popular and historical story about King Arthur's death is a
prose piece written by Thomas Malory entitled Le Morte D'Arthur. This work was first published in 1485. Although
King Arthur tried to maintain structure and order as a king, betrayal by the people closest to him eventually led to his
demise.
Arthur was born to King Uther and a woman named Igraine. His mother was married to another man. Arthur grew up
with his foster father Sir Ector in secret. A magician named Merlin suggested it would be better if no one knew
Arthur was the son of the King. Arthur served as squire for his foster brother and eventually became king because
he pulled a sword from a stone. While he was king, Arthur was successful in defeating many enemies. King Arthur
then decided to help others who needed assistance along with his Knights of the roundtable.
Merlin, a wise magician, helped Arthur in battles throughout Arthur's life. One of Arthur's best knights, Lancelot fell in
love with King Arthur's wife Guinevere. Lancelot tried to resist his feelings for the queen by going on several quests
to find The Holy Grail. Lancelot was unable to resist his desire for Guinevere and continued his affair with her; this
eventually led to the downfall of Arthur's kingdom.
King Arthur wanted to punish his wife and his knight for their affair and planned to burn his wife at the stake.
Lancelot saved Guinevere from her death. One of Arthur's knights, his son Mordred, wanted to become king and
encouraged King Arthur to battle Lancelot. Mordred convinced everyone that King Arthur died in battle and Mordred
overtook the throne. When King Arthur discovered his son's betrayal, he went home to reclaim his throne. While in
battle with his son Mordred, King Arthur died and Mordred was also fatally wounded. After his death, King Arthur's
body was sent on a boat down the Isle of Avalon, never to be seen again.

V. Application
Describe the following characters

King Uther
Igraine
Arthur
Merlin
Ector
Guinevere
Lancelot
Mordred

VI. Analysis

Answer the following questions.

1. Why did Arthur grow up in a foster family? __________________________________________
2. How did Arthur become a king? __________________________________________
3. Who helped Arthur in his every fight? __________________________________________
4. What was the principal quest of the knights of King Arthur? ______________________________________
5. Who killed Arthur? __________________________________________
6. Who were the 3 knights that found the holy grail? __________________________________________
7. Why didn’t Lancelot find the holy grail? __________________________________________
8. Why was holy grail important? __________________________________________
9. What are the themes of the story “King Arthur”? __________________________________________
10. What symbol does the Round Table portray? __________________________________________

VII. Assignment
Design your Holy Grail

VIII. Reference

https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-death-of-arthur-summary-themes-quiz.html

https://www.litcharts.com/lit/le-morte-d-arthur/summary

https://www.ancient.eu/King_Arthur/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKaCTVNrWtw