Lines

What do you think is the most significant line in the section of Piers Plowman you read and why? Note: to receive credit, you must choose a line not chosen by any other student in the class.

A Moral Tale

The pardoner claims that in spite of his personal life, he can tell a moral tale that saves souls. Do you think he's right or wrong? Does he succeed or fail at this goal in The Pardoner's Tale?

The Miller's Tale

Choose one of the characters from the Miller's Tale and explain the significance, if any, of his or her name to the theme of the tale.

Magic

Based on the Arthurian poems you've read, what is the nature and function of magic in romance?

Justice

How do you think that justice is defined in Lanval?

Tristan

Based on the excerpt you're reading for this course, how would you explain the popularity of the legend of Tristan?

The Treasure

Is Wiglaf right or wrong to bury the dragon's treasure with Beowulf? Why?

Interpolated stories

The poem Beowulf has a number of digressions or interpolated stories that interrupt the plot of the central narrative. Choose one of these and explain its significance to the rest of the poem.