Colton Gaudette

After seeing The Green Knight for the third time, I think I finally have a decent-ish theory for who could be the titular character (link to the original post about this). I think the Green Knight is actually Essel/The Lady. A few moments in the film stand out to me about this. For one, there’s… Read more Who is the Knight in Rotting Armor? Part II

By which he saw the vgly monster plaine,Halfe like a serpent horribly displaide,But th’other halfe did womans shape retaine,Most lothsom, filthie, foule, and full of vile disdaine. Faerie Queene, Book 1, Canto 1; 123-126 This is probably one of the most interesting depictions of a “dragon” I’ve read. We have seen more serpent-like dragons in… Read more Definitely-Appropriate-and-Respectful Feminine Representation in The Faerie Queene

The Green Knight is someone you know. David Lowery, The Green Knight (2021) But who is that someone? Winifred’s quote kind of came out of nowhere, is never really mentioned again, and (spoiler alert) is never answered. Not directly, at least. The Green Knight is played by one actor (Ralph Ineson, who’s absolutely fantastic in… Read more Who is the Knight in Rotting Armor?

The relationship between Lanval and the Amie is a very complex one. The power the Amie has over her domain is established to be greater than most, as “No King under heaven, with all his wealth, could ever buy any of this for himself,” (pg. 3). But she completely offers her own body to Lanval… Read more The Amie’s Feminist Foresight

A decent portion of our discussions in class have to do with the story’s connotations with various mythologies and religious beliefs across the globe. Christian stories were talked about probably the most, as reflected in some posts, too, like this great one about the misogynistic undertones within Beowulf as well as the tellings of the… Read more Beowulf’s Faith in Which God Now?

The huntsmen and the coursing dogs,Till they had him–almost–at bayAnd they would have torn him to rags,But then he picked out the KingAnd ran there for mercy. To beg,He seizes the King’s stirrup-ring,And kisses his foot and leg.The King sees this, and feels great fear;He calls all his companions over.“My lords,” he says, “come, come… Read more What if Bisclavret Didn’t Beg and Roll Over for Mercy?

The huntsmen and the coursing dogs, Till they had him–almost–at bayAnd they would have torn him to rags, But then he picked out the KingAnd ran there for mercy. To beg,He seizes the King’s stirrup-ring,And kisses his foot and leg.The King sees this, and feels great fear; He calls all his companions over.“My lords,” he… Read more Thing