The Canterbury Tales: 'The Knight's Tale', Chaucer

In this lesson, we will learn about frame narrative and poetic form, and explore how Chaucer uses them in 'The Canterbury Tales: The Knight's Tale'

In this lesson, we will explore the opening to 'The Knight's Tale' and find out about the chivalrous central character, Duke Theseus.

In this lesson, we will meet the Theban Knights, Palamon and Arcita, and discover their fate after their battle with Duke Theseus.

In this lesson, we will learn about the concept of courtly love and explore its relevance to 'The Knight's Tale'.

In this lesson, we will further explore 'The Knight's Tale' and see what happens when two loyal kinsmen, Palamon and Arcita, find something to fight over.

In this lesson, we will study 'The Knight's Tale' and explore the problems caused between courtly love and chivalry when our two knights are in conflict over their love for Emily.

In this lesson, we will study 'The Knight's Tale' and learn what happens to our two imprisoned princes and explore which of them struggles most with their situation.

In this lesson, we will study 'The Knight's Tale'. We will learn what happens to our two knights as they find their way back together to fight for Emily's love.

In this lesson, we will study 'The Knight's Tale' and learn of the fates of our two knights and the woman they love as the gods get involved in the tale.

In this lesson, we will explore the language used in the battle between Palamon and Arcita as the tournament begins.

In this lesson, we will carry on the journey of Palamon and Arcita, focusing on the outcome of the tournament, as they battle for the love of Emily

In this lesson, we will look at a summary of 'The Knight's Tale' and explore how courtly love is presented throughout the tale.