The sword Excalibur

The sword Excalibur was said to be a magical sword that no one could pull from the stone. Only King Arthur could pull it from the stone thus appointing him to the throne.

A shield

A shield was used to show courage and strength for many knights. Just like police wear badges to show their rank and the oath that they swore on when they applied for that job.

King Arthur

King Arthur was considered one of the most noblest kings of all time because of his bravery and courage. He is the one who could pull out the sword Excalibur which gave him such publicity during those times.

Knights armor

The armor was a symbol of safety and strength and it also kept the knights out of harms way. The phrase that many women today” my Knight in shining armor” could have came from this.

Map of England

This map shows what the land of england looked like back then and how it was set up. As you can see there were many different territories and different names than what is named today.

Lines from Gawain and the green knight

SIÞEN þe sege and þe assaut watz sesed at Troye,

Þe borȝ brittened and brent to brondeȝ and askez,

Þe tulk þat þe trammes of tresoun þer wroȝt

Watz tried for his tricherie, þe trewest on erthe:

Hit watz Ennias þe athel, and his highe kynde,

Þat siþen depreced prouinces, and patrounes bicome

Welneȝe of al þe wele in þe west iles. Fro riche Romulus to Rome ricchis

hym swyþe, With gret bobbaunce þat burȝe he

biges vpon fyrst, And neuenes hit his aune nome, as

hit now hat;

A crown

The crown was a symbol for the kings and queens to show their leadership overall. To show everyone else they were superior to them and that they should receive respect.

Pentangle

This pentangle that was on Gawain shield was to represent perfection and power over evil. It has been used many times in the describing of king Arthurs nephew Gawain.

Cross

The cross is to symbolize the beginning of Christianity during king Arthur times. Since the Normans came and invaded Britain they also made some changes of their own to the language and religion.

Castle of Camelot

The castle of Camelot was a big symbol for many things and also housed the knights of the round table. Camelot was built of course to protect the people of the kingdom but was also the place where king Arthur and Guinevere got married.

Peace

The white dove represents peace and harmony. The start of a new and pure chapter in American society today. Especially with all that Americans have been through.

Education

The picture represents how everyone now has the ability to learn and become an well educated person. That no one is limited to what they can teach or be taught.