Chivalry defines a knight who stays true to his religion, kingdom, and brothers. In Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, the Pearl Poet uses the motif of chivalry to explore the idea that Sir Gawain is an excellent, and at times an imperfect knight. He is a bold and protective knight that stands up for a challenge with the Green Knight to save Camelot society, but when it comes to him residing with the green knight, on the third day, he does not tell the host about the green girdle but still gives him three kisses. Not unveiling the girdle to the host shows a flaw in Gawain’s character, but overall he is a worthy knight.
Sir Gawain volunteers to play a game with the Green Knight, so he can save Camelot Society. King Arthur at first volunteers to play against the Green Knight, but Sir Gawain worries about what will happen to the King. He stands up and demands that he will accept the challenge and then the author describes, “The court assays the claim, and in counsel all unite to give Gawain the game and release the King outright” (Pearl Poet 166). Sir Gawain is frightened that it will be all of the knights in the kingdoms’ fault if anything horrible happened to King Arthur if they let him play the game with the Green Knight. This is why Sir Gawain is brave and risks his life to accept the challenge …show more content…
People in the real world practice chivalry when going off to war and will do anything to fight for their lives, because they love their family and do not want to live without them. Chivalry is a huge part of society and influences the new world to become a better place. This brings a new side to the people who become chivalrous by having honesty, integrity, and courtesy. In the beginning, Gawain is honest and just wants to protect Camelot society, but in the end when he takes the green girdle, he shows
Sir Gawain volunteers to play a game with the Green Knight, so he can save Camelot Society. King Arthur at first volunteers to play against the Green Knight, but Sir Gawain worries about what will happen to the King. He stands up and demands that he will accept the challenge and then the author describes, “The court assays the claim, and in counsel all unite to give Gawain the game and release the King outright” (Pearl Poet 166). Sir Gawain is frightened that it will be all of the knights in the kingdoms’ fault if anything horrible happened to King Arthur if they let him play the game with the Green Knight. This is why Sir Gawain is brave and risks his life to accept the challenge …show more content…
People in the real world practice chivalry when going off to war and will do anything to fight for their lives, because they love their family and do not want to live without them. Chivalry is a huge part of society and influences the new world to become a better place. This brings a new side to the people who become chivalrous by having honesty, integrity, and courtesy. In the beginning, Gawain is honest and just wants to protect Camelot society, but in the end when he takes the green girdle, he shows