Sir Gaiwan

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How many times does the Green Knight swing the axe?

3

Who inhabits the castle?

A Lord and Lady

What is the Green Knight carrying?

A branch and an axe

What are the items that Gawain receives?

A green girdle and kisses

What is a romance?

A narrative set in a world of pure wish fulfillment, superhuman forces fight and always beat evil, and the hero goes on a journey for something valuable

Request solemnly; appeal to earnestly

Adjure

When does Gaiwan begin his quest?

All Saints Day (November 1st)

In what verse is the poem written in?

Alliterative

What is a very important part of chivalry?

Behavior

Where does chivalry come from?

Christian code of morality

When does the story begin?

Christmas

How does Gaiwan react when he finds out the truth about the Green Knight?

He is ashamed

What does Gaiwan realize?

He is just a physical being who is scared for his life and isn't perfect; he must remain conscious of his weaknesses

What does the Green Knight reveal about his identity?

He is the Lord of the castle

What is the consequence of the blow the Green Knight receives?

He loses his head but doesn't die

What is Sir Gawain's flaw?

He loves his life so much that he will lie to protect it

What especially bothers Gaiwan on Christmas Eve day?

He needs to find somewhere to sleep, attend mass, and pray

How are Gaiwan's problems solved on Christmas Eve day?

He prays and a castle appears

Why does Sir Gaiwan eventually volunteer?

He's the feeblest of wit, no one would lament

What does the green girdle symbolize for Gawain?

His dishonesty and sin

What is the chilvalrious code?

Humility, piety, integrity, loyalty, honesty, and courtly lover

What does the Green Knight think of Chivalry?

It is a lie (facade)

What do the knights think of chivalry?

It is their code of conduct and must be their way

Who first accepts the challenge?

King Arthur

Who was the king of Britain and husband to Guinevere?

King Arthur

What is the setting?

King Author's Court-Camelot

What kind of story is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

Medieval romance

Why is the Green Knight green?

Renewal and rebirth after learning his lesson

What is the Green Knight's challenge called?

The Beheading Game

Who interrupts the celebration in the beginning?

The Green Knight

What strange sound comes from the vicinity of the chapel?

The sharpening of a blade

What do the members of the court always hide?

Their true feelings

What is one down side to chivalry?

They value appearance and symbols over truth

What bargain do Gaiwan and his host make?

They will exchange whatever they receive while apart

What is the guide's advice to Gawain as they approach the Green Chapel?

To turn around

What is the contract of the game?

Whoever cuts off the Green Knight's head must go to the Green Chapel in a year to get their head cut off

with physical or mental skill

adroitly

made an earnest appeal; pleaded

entreated

Buried in the earth

interred

Nobility of spirit

largesse

exposure to harm or injury

peril


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