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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
An essential for anyone interested in Middle English. If you haven't read such prose before, be warned, it is not easy. For everyone, I'd recommend reading a page or two of each story in Middle English to get a sense of rhythm even if you intend to read the rest in translation (as I did for Pearl, Cleanness and Patience).
That Sir Gaiwan and the Green Knight is the most well known of these is no surprise, and is greatly deserved. The other poems are interesting more from a linguistic point of view, or if you want an Old Testament refresh (for Cleanness and Patience at least).
That Sir Gaiwan and the Green Knight is the most well known of these is no surprise, and is greatly deserved. The other poems are interesting more from a linguistic point of view, or if you want an Old Testament refresh (for Cleanness and Patience at least).
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read this for school and was not expecting to enjoy it so much. Also definitely not expecting an insane plot twist? Anyways, it definitely grew my appreciation for medieval writings and I’m glad I had the chance to read it.
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read for uni. Had no clue what to expect going in, but I enjoyed it.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m obsessed with the A24 film and remember reading this in my film adaptations class. The sound of this poem is almost lyrical. They made me want to sing about hunting a hog!