Medieval Literature mind maps

Using Medieval Literature mind maps

These maps organize material around texts, characters and ideas. The Wife of Bath includes branches on metre and context, while The Merchant's Tale looks at the presentation of women and blindness. Maps on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight include characters, themes and plot.

Start with a map on the text you are studying. The Beowulf map with branches on characters, plot and literary devices is a useful starting point if you want to see several aspects of the text together. Follow the branches and try explaining how the ideas connect.

Move between formats

After studying a map, switch to a quiz on the unit page to check what you can recall. Return to the relevant branches when you find a gap. If you want to practice individual quotations, look for flashcards on the unit page. Open a map and trace one branch through from its main idea.