Three Roles That Wounds Play In Le Morte D 'Arthur'

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Le Morte D’Arthur 1. Read the literary criticism article by Kenneth Hodges on pp. 436-443 inside the larger article titled “Le Morte D’Arthur.” Summarize 3 roles that wounds play in Le Morte D’Arthur as presented in this article. Kenneth Hodges discusses the role of wounds in the Le morte d’Arthur as rather an element that enhance the knights in various ways than a device to diminish it. They enhance the knight by showing their commitment to a cause, they are willing to die, get injured for a cause. They enhance knights by showing their mutual bonds to other knights. Having a wound can be seen as a weakness or failure but it is rather regarded as an act of courage and prestige because the knights must deal with the fact that they would get …show more content…

Despite his personality that one could call funny, ignorant and stupid, we find that Bottom is a gallant ladies’ man. He cares about the sexes, and any sort of violence or fear (the killing of the lion is an example). He would literally aggravate his voice when playing the lion so that he won’t scare the ladies. Some of of the people described him as a shallow, thick skin person but ironically he is far from being that. In fact, he is the one who naturally takes command, uses his brain in creative ways in order to present the play. It is not surprising to find him to be the leader of the group, he is an artist who has a vision. although he is the nucleus of comedy in the play, he also emphasizes on more serous themes such as imagination and reality. He has the skills to present the play in away that complement reality and imagination all in one. Even though some may find the play comedic and absurd, it is fair to mention al the work that went behind it. How not to scare the audience, how to act specifically in order to imitate animals while still remaining close to reality etc. opposing characters like Lysander, Helena, Hermia and Demetrius, Bottom knows that reason and love aren’t often compatible and this the reason why he wasn’t surprised to be receive such love from a fairy Queen

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