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Gawain and the Green Knight was created back in the late 14th century. We witness much of the culture that was featured during that time, in this story such as knights, kings, magic etc. In this story we witness a self-depreciating knight of the round table embark on a journey to keep his dare that he agreed to. Clearly, as the story transitions from the beginning of the story to the end of the story we see Sir Gawain go through countless trials throughout the story, and he ends up learning…

anding theme in the story. It represents the ideal qualities of a medieval knight during the 1300-1400s, the values of chivalry are including loyalty, courage, justice, mercy, faith...and in this poem, it specifically determines the values and actions of Sir Gawain and other characters. These ideals of chivalry are carried together in Gawain’s shield and the pentangle which represents the five virtues of knights.Gawain’s faithfulness to these virtues is tested throughout his journey. He keeps…

Miguel de Cervantes’ universally known work, Don Quixote of the Mancha, uses zany characters and outrageous adventures to comment on the old art of chivalry and its absence from contemporary society. The protagonist of the tale, Don Quixote, and his squire, Sancho Panza, venture 17th century Spain following the codes of chivalry, as any Knight-errant should. Chivalry values loyalty, self-control, perseverance, generosity, respect, and honor. Though he cherishes chivalry, Don Quixote, ironically…

Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte Darthur tells of many adventures and stories from the Knights of the Round Table. Of those knights, readers are introduced to Sir Lancelot du Lac. Formally known as Galahad, Lancelot was the son of the French King Ban of Benwick and Elaine. When he was just a young boy, his mother left him for dead on the shore of a lake in the woods. There, he was taken in and raised by a magical goddess, known as the Lady of the Lake. She teaches Lancelot his amazing sword skills…

those who engaged in open warfare”. This hierarchy of competition to warfare provided a formalized separation of status which was further noted by their seat placement at the Christmas feast described by the Pearl Poet. Here he mentions “At the side-tables sat many stalwart knights”, these would have been the honored military men who had seen warfare and gained their reputation in battle. Perhaps the use of the caste system was a method for maintain order throughout the classes; however, as…

When one wants to talk about writing, a variety of tropes or motifs come to mind. When referring to early works or classic literature, one of the tropes that comes out the most is tragedy; the tragic hero trope more specifically. It seems that humans find enjoyment in writing or reading about the magnificent hero, a character that possesses incredible and noble qualities, a figure to admire. However, more often than not, said hero ends up experiencing a falling off, either disgrace or demise,…

In the Wife of Bath’s Tale, the knight appears to be somewhat different from Sir Gawain because he is a young lusty knight who is full of his own power. He abuses women and has no self control. He also appears very disrespectful. In other tales Sir Gawain is “the good night” and “most courteous”. One of the examples of Sir Gawain great character is him standing in for the King to challenge the green knight. Although his honor is tested every day with trails of suduction; he is able to…

The word “super” illustrates something of extreme excellence and “hero” usually describes an individual with courage and helpfulness. Together, the word “superhero” exudes an image of power, bravery, and increased importance. The name “superhero” represents those who use their skills to protect and save the people, but in some cases the heroes’ “helpful” actions are viewed as harmful by the public. In Watchmen, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons reveal, through the character Dan Drielberg, Nite Owl 2.0…

The theme is revealed through Gawain experiencing his own chivalric imperfections. What ultimately shatters his sense of perfection is fear. The Green Knight’s challenge proves Gawain to fail in the values of battle. By accepting the girdle from Lady Bertilak Gawain failed to uphold the second point of the pentangle: “his five fingers were never at fault” (Armitage 1931). Gawain accepted the girdle form Lady Bertilak after its magical properties were revealed, “the body which is bound within…

The Good, the Bad, and Beowulf Although no confirmation can be made regarding Beowulf’s author, an indisputable aspect of the great epic poem is its Anglo-Saxon origin. In fact, this Old English influence plays a significant role in the work, and ultimately governs the behaviors and conduct demonstrated in the poem. These heroic code behaviors exemplified typically include: a courtly demeanor, unparalleled strength, and valor. However, perhaps the most prominent value evidenced in Beowulf, is…