Sir Gawain: A Chivalric Hero

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It takes many things to be a chivalric hero. You have to be loyal, dedicated, brave, modest, and much more. In “Sir Gawain and the Green Giant” Sir Gawain showed many of those traits. He is a chivalric hero, he risked his life for his kingdom and king. Being part of the Knights of the Round Table, Sir Gawain has a code that he lives by. Many things test him in “Sir Gawain and the Green Giant”. Sir Gawain was born in Italy. He didn’t know his name until he was a young adult. Out of all of the Knights of the Round Table he has appeared in most stories. Sir Gawain is considered one of the bravest Knights of the Round Table; he has proven his bravery in many stories. He is also a very modest person who will do something for someone else without

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