Summary Of ' The Spotted Fallow Doe '

Quote 1: Throughout the entire essay, Annie Dillard states that the ultimate way one should strive to act is like a “wild” weasel. Dillard emphasizes in order to achieve our final goal, through our actions we should act “mindlessly.” Ironically she promotes the characteristic of “mindlessness,” while our main function is to use logic to justify our acts. However, Dillard suggests that we should live by using our instincts rather than our intellect to avoid prejudice. She claims that we should thoughtlessly go about our life avoiding choices. Contrary to what Dillard believes, it is crucial to reflect on every decision one makes.

Initially the woman saves Arthur's life by giving him the correct answer to a riddle posed by Sir Gromer Somer. Somer says Fyest thow shalt swere upon my sword broun,

“A couple of weeks ago, Guinevere and I shared supper at her cottage. We drank far too much mead and ate too little food. Before I knew it, I had her backed up against the wall, kissing her, and I had her skirts bunched up around her waist. I reached between her legs and touched her. I just kept moving my fingers in little circles and she seemed to enjoy it. She was, ah, aroused. Wet, I mean. After a few minutes of that, I pulled down her top and kissed her breasts and neck while I kept moving my fingers between her legs. She rubbed up against me, then she shook and gasped, loud. I kissed her nipples and they were hard…” Arthur’s ended his story abruptly and stopped walking. “Please tell me that’s

In the beginning of Ron Rash short story, The Ascent a character named Jared is on a mission to escape and find a place of resort. He wanders off into the woods where people are known not to survive or be found. Having a carless attitude towards the trip that he is taking may have consequences he decides to take on the challenging mission into the woods and ends up coming across a plane crash. Examining the plane crash Jared’s problems cease to exist when he realizes that there are two deceased people in the plane a man and woman. He immediately notices the ring on the deceased women. Without hesitation he takes the ring and heads off home happy about what he found. He daydreams about how happy Lydee would be when he gives her the ring. Jared thinks if he give Lydee the ring he would have a chance of being her love interest. But as soon as he gets home and examines the

Twilight forced the black lip open, quivering unknowingly as Rainbow did so at the inevitable question that was to come. Inside, wrapped in a worn, discoloured parchment, was a golden-sapphire ring on a necklace. On the ring, there was a glyphic message, and it read “Our love has just begun. Twilight Sparkle.” The parchment was voluminous, and held the wows with which Twilight desired to read aloud; yet she had to will herself not to read it until she got the authorized yes from Rainbow.

During his years in Camelot, Gwaine had only been in this chamber a handful of times. Typically, his meetings with the king took place in more formal settings, or on the training field. He couldn't recall the last time when he had been summoned to speak with Arthur alone. The roguish knight felt a bit uneasy as he entered. He took a seat across the desk from Arthur and waited, twisting his hands nervously.

In this sentence, Annie Dillard initially builds up suspense, "[waiting] motionless" for the weasel's return. She further engages her audience through alliteration in three consecutive words, writing "motionless, my mind...", which introduces an unusually calming sensation. I find this alliteration particularly interesting, as Dillard balances the suspense at the beginning of the sentence with a gentle phrase, allowing the reader to pause and reflect upon her current situation. Using juxtaposition, Dillard develops her internal dilemma following the disappearance of the weasel, reintroducing a sense of conflict. While Dillard is at least partially viewing her situation objectively, she is simultaneously pleading that the weasel will return.

Sir Arthur also represents a father figure; he provides Gawain with an armour and a shield that symbolise protection from the desires Gawain may face. Before Gawain leave, sir Arthur gives him his lance. This may be interpreted as a phallic association between the instrument and Gawain’s penis, in which Arthur acknowledges Gawain’s ability to face challenges as a man.

The legend of Queen Guinevere is one of deep love and heavy heartbreak. It always ends in betrayal and death. However, the love story within is one of greatest told. She was married to King Arthur of Britain (“Guinevere.” Compton’s). However, she was not in love with him. She loved someone else named Sir Lancelot. He was King Arthur’s closest knight (“Guinevere.”

In the beginning of the story, the knight committed a horrible crime by attacking the woman. He broke the code of chivalry that he is required to follow as a knight. King Arthur does not tolerate this, and wants him dead. However, Arthur’s wife Guinevere lets him live if he can explain to her what women desire most. He talks to several women, each time discovering a different and inconclusive response.

Every day, the ruler goes out chasing, while the woman of the stronghold tries to entice Gawain in his bed. Gawain pleasantly denies her advances, despite the fact that he gives her a few kisses. At long last, she offers him an enchantment belt that will secure the life of any man who wears it. Gawain reimburses the master his woman's kisses, yet he doesn't say the belt. Gawain keeps his arrangement at the Green Chapel.

“He was a warrior, a knight and a king who killed giants, witches and monsters and led a band of hers on many daring adventures” (Wood). Wood is alluding to the legendary King Arthur, who has inspired books, oral traditions, movies, and television shows to this day. With the appeal of both magic, romance, and adventure, Arthurian legends continue to pique the interest of both children and adults. Many know the famous tales about Guinevere and Lancelot or the story of the Sword Excalibur, but the legends of Arthur include many other tales about the epic adventures of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. However, some of the most important stories to know of the Arthurian legends are where the legends originated, the Sword Excalibur,

“Freya, you must tell me! On the eve of your wedding, tell me the one thing about Merlin that drives you mad,” said Guinevere. “He can’t be perfect.”

Perceval rode the whole day and slept in the forest that night. The next morning he woke up and began to ride until he came across and tent with splendid colors, which caught his attention. Inside the tent he found a maiden who was unattended at that time. He remembered what his mother had told about ladies, to always receive a kiss and a ring. Perceval misunderstood this to mean that he was supposed to take it whether or not the maiden wanted to give it to him or not. This particular maiden was very upset after he forced himself onto her and took her ring.

   King Arthur lets his past get the best of his judgement. King Arthur let Launcelot take Guinevere during her trial and did nothing to stop it, he even wanted Lancelot to take her away so that she wouldn’t