Morte d'Arthur (p. 1064) Alfred, Lord Tennyson
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Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
What occasion is celebrated at the opening of the poem? What complaint does
the parson make on this occasion?
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2. In Enerard's poem, what has happened to Arthur and his knights? When
Bedivere says that "the true old times are dead," what does he imply will vanish
from the world?
3. What does Arthur specifically request of Bedivere? Why does Bedivere fear the is
he obeys Arthur's request, “much honor and much fame were lost"?
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4. What attitude about the past do Bedivere and the
parson share?
5. How does the arrival of the three queens reflect a belief in supernatural forces or
mystical events?
6. Which ideas in Bedivere's speech on pages 1071-1072 encourage English national
pride?
7. What is the main difference between Bedivere's and Arthur's view of the world?