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Sir Gawain And The Green Knight Adaptation Analysis

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To clarify, one of the main reasons Gawain was able to set such an incredible example was because he is male. Characteristics such as bravery and courage are thought of as masculine traits. This stems from the ideals represented in the folk and fairy tales. Strong and/or brave males that are able to overcome adversity and make a difference are those that are seen as heroes. This ideology has emitted female heroes and has been able to survive from adaptation to adaptation. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has had many adaptations over the years, but yet the roles of the men and of the women have failed to falter. The females are used to show the class and elegance of an event where the males are used to show the character of the group.
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