The Ideals Of Knighthood In Sir Gawain And The Green Knight
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In the medieval poem, Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, the poet, whose identity is unknown, speaks of the ideals of knighthood by describing chronicles of Sir Gawain, the noblest knight of King Arthur's court. Gawain accepts a challenge from the Green Knight and therefore must go on a quest to see ....
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.... knights. Gawain cleverly chooses his most courteous words to release Arthur from the challenge. Gawain’s devotion and loyalty is clearly evident as he offers his life for the king.
The poet reveals that Gawain is not only loyal, but also courageous, and worthy to have his attributes put to the test. This is done in the description of the shield that Gawain arms himself with to undertake his journey to the Green Chapel. The shield is adorned "with pentangle portrayed in purest gold.” T ....
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