Book VII Questions

Please answer question 1 or question 2 (your choice).

1. Both Chrétien’s and Wolfram’s version of this story feature the “dual characterization” of Gawain and Parzival.  How, so far, do you see the character of Gawain helping us to understand Parzival and his development?  How do Gawain and Parzival differ?  How are they similar?

2. Who are Obie and Meljanz?  What is their story and what does Gawain’s role in it become?

3. What is the nature of the relationship built between Obilot and Gawain?  What does it teach us about courtly love?

4. How do rank and social station function in this book?