Similarities Between King Arthur And The Holy Grail

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Middle Ages satire and irony
In the satire comedy film of King Arthur and The Holy Grail, there are many scenes that mock traditional scenes in middle ages english literature such as the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
One of the examples found in the film used is the use of the “Trojan Bunny” when King Arthur's men have the same idea as the trojan horse, to get into the enemies doors but end up just not getting inside it in the first place, which is why it is ironic.
Another example of how the film mocks literature is the Black Knight scene, because as the fight goes on he still claims he is still going to fight King Arthur, even though he has lost all four of his limbs this is satire comedy mocking knights chivalry shown in middle

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