This combined with the fact that none of the other knights are willing to take the challenge causes Gawain to be seen as the greatest of all knights. After Gawain beheads the Green Knight, he must complete the challenge by seeking out the Green Knight in one year's time and allowing the Green Knight to chop off his head.
When it comes time for Gawain to leave for his journey, all of the knights in king Arthur's court come to see him leave. This is when Gawain's bravery is revealed when he says "'Why should I tarry? Gawain shows how he is unafraid of facing his destiny.
Gawain is dressed in the finest armor. The author points out the shield he is given which has the five-pointed star of Solomon on the face and a picture of St. Mary on the back. The five-pointed star of Solomon symbolizes truth, and the author writes that Gawain is worthy of it He leaves Arthur's court around the beginning of November. This means that Sir Gawain has to bear the worst of weather, traveling around and looking for the Green Chapel where he must meet the Green Knight.
He travels on horseback in his armor and never turns back. This, in itself, show his perserverance and dedication. I n the next segment of the poem, Gawain finds a castle in the middle of a mist. The castle seems to appear by magic after Sir Gawain prays for a place to stay and enjoy the Yule time feast. When he enters the castle, he is greeted warmly. Gawain doesn't announce who he is and is asked questions about who he is, and where he came from, during dinner.
A part of Gawain's character which is perceived by others is that he is very courteous and well mannered. This is shown by the author as false when two ladies enter the room. The first lady is an old hag to whom Sir Gawain courteously bows. The second is a beautiful young woman whom he takes in his arms and gives a kiss. This is not the proper way to greet royalty. This shows the reader that Sir Gawain is perhapse not all he appears to be.
The lord of the castle challenges Gawain to a game of gifts where the lord will give Gawain whatever he catches during the day and Gawain must give the lord whatever he gains during the day.
Gawain must also remain in the castle and enjoy himself. The game is actually a test of Gawain's honesty. Gawain accepts the challenge in exchange for the lord giving him directions to the Green Chapel.
On the first day the lady of the castle enters Gawain's room and begins seducing Gawain. The seduction is subtle and does not become physical. Gawain is able to get out of harm's way and receives a single kiss form the lady. When the lord returns to the castle he gives Gawain the deer he has caught. As agreed, Gawain gives the lord the kiss he has received from the lady. On the second day, the lady returns to Gawain's room and begins the seduction again. This time the seduction takes the form of a cat-and-mouse game of words.
Gawain again is able to fend off the advances of the lady without being rude and receives two kisses from the lady. Gawain then gives him the two kisses he has received from the lady. Why does the Green Knight come to Arthur's Court? In The Green Knight he is transformed by a different woman for the same purpose. In both stories he sends his wife to seduce Gawain as a further test. Ricarda Krummlinde Explainer. Who took the Green Knight challenge first? King Arthur. Moriba Hangurian Pundit.
How many swings does the Green Knight give? How does the Green Knight explain each? He swings the axe 3 times. Jettie Colindres Pundit. What image is on the inside of Gawain's shield? The description lingers on Gawain's shield , which depicts on its outside a gold five-pointed star, or pentangle, on a red background.
On the inside of the shield is the face of Mary, Christ's mother. Xinhao Scharringhausen Pundit. Why does the Green Knight forgive Sir Gawain in the end? The Green Knight forgives Sir Gawain because he know that he is truly remorseful for his dishonorable actions and that he only acted out of self preservation and not lust. She tempts Gawain into the kiss and convinces him to wear the "magic" girdle.
Yulen Mingorance Pundit. How does the Green Knight show courage? Even though Sir Gawain shows his loyalty to King Arthur in the beginning of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight , towards the end his courage turns to cowardice as temptation sets in. Gawain's lack of courage is proven when he fails to follow through with his promise and keeps the girdle because he is afraid of death. Doralice Folguera Pundit. The lord proposes an agreement: He will go out hunting while Gawain stays at the castle, and the two men will exchange whatever they have gained at the end of the day.
The exchange of winnings takes place over three days. Each day, the lord goes out hunting, while the lady of the castle tries to seduce Gawain in his bed. Gawain politely refuses her advances, although he does give her some kisses. Finally, she offers him a magic belt that will protect the life of any man who wears it.
Gawain repays the lord his lady's kisses, but he does not mention the belt. Gawain keeps his appointment at the Green Chapel. The Green Knight raises his axe to cut off Gawain's head, but twice he draws back. The third time, the Green Knight barely cuts Gawain on the neck.
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