Monty Python and the Holy Grail Themes
Rules and Order
In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, rules and order might be one of the last things you'd expect. Arthur travels through a kingdom where any sort of normal protocol is out the window. He's berated...
Traditions and Customs
The Middle Ages were a time of transition when it comes to religious beliefs and traditions. On the one hand, they signaled the rapid spread of Christianity; on the other they were affected by ling...
Power
There are all kinds of crazy, and usually ironic, power dynamics found throughout Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Arthur and his knights, despite being the brave and famous company of heroes from...
Appearances
Monty Python, being primarily a TV and film comedy group, is always about the visual. Sometimes just the absurd appearances of the characters are enough to send us rolling in the aisles. And these...