In the Miller’s Tale, the Carpenter’s wife is in love with the clerk named Absolon.

Sir Kay claims to have pulled the sword from the stone. 

In literature, the term foil refers to a character that contrasts with another character, usually to highlight the specific qualities or traits of that character. In two paragraphs, discuss the use of foils in Shakespeare’s play. What characters serve as foils for Hamlet? 

Hamlet’s father was murdered by his Uncle. 

What is the significance of the Wife of Bath’s gapped teeth?

Pick one of the Gothic motifs listed below from Professor Bowen:   the uncanny power stranger places (place and time) In one paragraph, explain how you observed one of these in the novella. Include a quote from the novel that supports this (please include the chapter number of the quote in parentheses at the end).”Here is an example of a cited” (Stoker, ch. 3).

Who does Beowulf have a swimming contest with?

Who initially prevents Fortinbras from invading Denmark?

Sir Mordred seeks to make peace with King Arthur, but Sir Ector attacks one of Mordred’s knights starting the Battle of Cannel.

The Captain of a ship called The Red Dragon once commissioned a performance of Hamlet to keep the crew from becoming lazy and idle.