Sir Gawain & the Green Knight character list

Gringolet

Gawain's horse.

King Arthur

The king of Camelot, young and beardless, and his court is in its golden age.

Sir Gawain

The story's protagonist, Arthur's nephew and one of his most loyal knights. reputation of being a great knight and courtly lover. flaw proves to be that he loves his own life so much that he will lie in order to protect himself. cuts of the green knights head In the court of camelot

Bertilak of Hautdesert

The sturdy, good-natured lord of the castle where Gawain spends Christmas. Boisterous, powerful, brave, and generous,

Bertilak's wife

A beautiful young woman who attempts to seduce Gawain on a daily basis during his stay at the castle.

Green Knight

A mysterious visitor to Camelot. He green and bright. Beheaded by Sir Gawain, and then picks up his head, gets back on his horse and leaves Authors court. also known as Lord Bertilak, Gwains host, and one of Morgan Le Fayes minions

Queen Guinevere

Arthur's wife, beautiful and young

Morgan le Faye

a powerful sorceress, trained by Merlin, as well as the half sister of King Arthur. She is also the old woman in the castle. aims to cause as much trouble for her half brother and his followers as she can.