NOTES:
Allusion - a writer or speaker refers to something from history or literature and expects the audience to understand the reference. .
Anachronism: something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time. Examples: 1) In Julius Caesar, a clock strikes though there were no clocks in Caesar’s day. 2) In the movie Ben-Hur, Charlton Heston anachronistically wears a wristwatch during the chariot race.
Etymology: Greek
from ana- "against"
from chrono "time"
Chivalry: Code of behavior followed by medieval knights.
All of the Knights of the Round Table are required to maintain:
1. Faith
2. Honor
3. Courtesy
4. Loyalty
5. Bravery
6. Modesty
Feudalism: organization of medieval society.
We began watching A Knight's Tale, identifying the above concepts found in the movie.
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