![]() Arthur remains silent when the Green Knight says his request: “All the pageantry and power of the Round Table made nothing by the words of one man? You’re all white with fear, and not a whack fallen!” (313-315). When faced with the challenge from the Green Knight to strike his neck, King Arthur is shocked by this request and reveals a side contrary to his renowned reputation, cowardliness. This action alludes to the immaturity of King Arthur and his petulant mindset. The author showcases these impurities in part one of the book when Arthur refuses to eat until “someone had told him a strange story or a splendid adventure” (92-93). However, it is soon understood that king Arthur may not be as perfect as assumed to be. Being the nephew of Arthur as well as a knight in his court, it is understandable that Gawain feels he must attain this level of perfection. (258-264)īecause of this high reputation Arthur withholds, the green knight is intrigued as to how true this code of chivalry truly is. Itself sits here-these things have brought me by. But because your name, my lord, is so renowned- Your castle and your court-and your knights knownĪs the hardiest on horseback, in armour the most Formidable, the fiercest at mêlées and tournament,Īnd because they say the bright crown of courtesy In many early medieval romances, Arthur is described as an ideal king who’s court of knights were prototypes of said perfection, free of corruption: Although he has a very minor role, King Arthur is crucial in the description of Gawain’s character. The author uses the actions of King Arthur’s character as a means to contrast the expectations Gawain has for his own standard of chivalry. In doing so, the author illustrates the significance of hardships and their role in fully understanding one’s sense of maturity to embrace inevitable imperfection. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the author uses different characters to assess Gawain’s honour to the chivalrous code he is expected to attain. However, Gawain faces multiple hardships he struggles to choose between temporary and eternal love. The authorial knight, Sir Gawain, is the spitting image of the loyal and dutiful knight that was strived for in Medieval times. ![]() These said issues can evolve from a knight’s sense of pride and feeling of necessary obligation to religious duties and the eternal longing for honour. Despite its respectable nature, this knightly code of honour, as seen in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, can be deceitful and may alternately bring many issues. ![]() The influences of noble love and Christianity expanded the code of chivalry to include complete devotion to the church followed by impeccable etiquette and social talent. Can anyone remain entirely chivalrous? The medieval institution of knighthood had only one answer for this to live and die by a code of chivalry that included courage, honour, loyalty and consideration of others was indispensable.
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