Question

The lady then leapt on her horse and bade the courtiers “Good day!” Gyfré brought Blaunchard out of the forest and stood beside Launfal, who mounted and rode away with his lover and her maidens. With solace and pride, Tryamour went the way she had come, and returned to the isle of Olyroun. Every year, on a certain day, one can hear Sir Launfal’s steed neigh and see him. Anyone who asks for a joust to keep his armor from rusting need go no farther.

A.) This passage positions the court as a center of independent and battle-driven culture.

B.) This passage shows Sir Launfal renouncing the courtly world for the world of erotic love with his fairy mistress.

C.) This passage taps into a masculine anxiety that women are starting to exert too much influence in the courtly sphere.

D.) Both B and C.

E.) None of the Above.

Answer 1

B.) This passage shows Sir Launfal renouncing the courtly world for the world of erotic love with his fairy mistress.

This passage talks about Sir Launfal and his love, bidding farewell to the courtiers or the courtly world, to begin a new life filled with love. This passage does not mention anything about the court culture or about masculine anxiety.