Sir Gawain Quote Analysis

Sir Gawain was not afraid of a challenge. Although the narrator points out that no one steps up to the test at first, when King Arthur was tryed, the strong Gawain accepted the challenge by saying “I beseech, before all here, That this melee may be mine,” (David and Simpson 121). Gawain distinguished himself by displaying his brawn, therefore bringing honor to his status as a Knight. As blank and blank said in their essay “Name of Essay”, Insert an essay quote from Mrs. White here). Farther developing his knight status, Sir Gawain did not simply ask the king for the affair, he continued with a length eloquent speech, possibly to showcase his intelligence and the tenacity of his mind. Sir Gawain may have taken King Arthur’s place for more

After Gawain had been challenged, he had a year and a day to wait for the fight. He had plenty of time to abandon the task to save himself, but his courage and honor held him at his word. As a Knight, he had to honor his word, himself, and his King and seek to find the Green Knight. Although it must have been hard for Gawain to stay, considering natural human instincts is to flee from danger. This shows courage not only in his status as a Knight, but in Gawain himself. This fearless act further proves Sir Gawain to be a hero. For Gawain, he sought his solace in God. His faith is a common thread throughout the poem, and he refers to it for comfort in his many struggles. Regardless of the fact that Sir Gawain faces imminent doom, his faith doesn’t waver. Furthermore, Sir Gawain didn’t have a clue where was going, He only knew to go the Green Chapel. Even when questioned by a servant concerning the Green Knight, Sir Gawain simply answered: “Though he be a quarrelsome knave With a cudgel great and grim, The Lord is strong to save: His servants trust in him,” (David and Simpson 157). This same servant provided Sir Gawain with an opportune escape, urging Gawain to seek safety even in despite of ruining Gawain’s