Tales of Dunk and Egg

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tales-of-dunk-and-egg

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key protagonists?Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and Aegon V Targaryen (Egg)
2. What is the published novellas?The Hedge Knight (1998), The Sworn Sword (2003), The Mystery Knight (2010)
3. Who are Dunk and Egg in the Tales of Dunk and Egg?Dunk is a giant, humble knight who loves honor and justice. Egg is a clever boy who starts as a squire and later learns he is a future king.
4. When do the stories of Dunk and Egg take place compared to Game of Thrones?They happen about 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones, showing the early lives of the characters.

Hedge Knight: A knight who operates independently, often taking on mercenary work or seeking patronage, rather than being tied to a specific lord or household.
Targaryen Dynasty: The royal house that ruled the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros for centuries, historically known for their association with dragons and their distinctive silver hair.
Kingsguard: The elite royal bodyguards sworn to protect the reigning monarch of the Seven Kingdoms, known for their white cloaks and unwavering loyalty.
Novella: A work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel, often focusing on a single plot or character arc.