In Sir Gawain and the green Knight, translated by Marie Borrof, a knight of King’s
Arthur’s court finds himself in a difficult situation. Although Gawain tells a lie through omission,
he remains a likeable character, and one who, at the same time, can teach the reader an important
lesson about the value of truth telling. Sir Gawain can be considered a chivalrous
knight because he shows his generosity, courtesy, and compassion throughout his
Arthur’s court finds himself in a difficult situation. Although Gawain tells a lie through omission,
he remains a likeable character, and one who, at the same time, can teach the reader an important
lesson about the value of truth telling. Sir Gawain can be considered a chivalrous
knight because he shows his generosity, courtesy, and compassion throughout his