Passage 1 Passage 2
In Passage 2, how does the author's introduction
of Sir Kay in the underlined sentences on page 4
relate to what comes earlier in the story?
It contradicts the earlier idealization of the knights
as engaging, loving, and intelligent creatures who
fought nobly in battle.
majesty and greatness in the giant frame
and high bearing of Sir Launcelot of the
Lake
Every eye was fastened with severe inquiry.
upon Sir Kay. But he was equal to the
occasion. He got up and played his hand like
a major-and took every trick. He said he
would state the case exactly according to the
facts; he would tell the simple straightforward
tale, without comment of his own; "and then,"
said he, "if ye find glory and honor due, ye will
give it unto him who is the mightiest man of
his hands that ever bare shield or strake with
sword in the ranks of Christian battle-even
him that sitteth there!" and he pointed to Sir
Launcelot. Ah, he fetched them; it was a
rattling good stroke. Then he went on and told
It contradicts the characterization of knights as
mindless but continues to uphold traditional notions
of knighthood.
It confirms ideas about the fine manliness that
could be observed in every face.
It confirms the earlier idea that brains would have
marred the society as a whole.
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