63 pages 2 hours read

Thomas Malory, Peter Ackroyd

The Death of King Arthur: The Immortal Legend

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1485

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Essay Topics

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Do you agree with the code of chivalry as the book presents it? Do you think those rules are good standards for society to adhere to? What does the book itself ultimately suggest?

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What seems to characterize a good knight in the story? What characterizes a bad knight? Do you agree with these distinctions?

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Evaluate Arthur’s kingship as presented in the book. Was he a good king? What were his flaws?