Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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What is the Green Knight carrying in his hands?

* A very ornate and huge axe * holly bob

What things scare or chase Gawain in his journey?

* Bears * Serpents * Giants * Wolves * People

How does the poet describe King Arthur?

* Courteous * Famous * Well-known

Why does the poet describe Gawain's equipment and clothing in such extravagant and hyperbolic detail?

* Gawain's mission and he himself are important * He comes from a strong and wealthy kingdom * He is a successful and good night * What resources he has if he could use them to fight

How are King Arthur and Sir Gawain related?

* King Arthur is Sir Gawain's Uncle * Sir Gawain is King Arthur's nephew

What does the outside symbol on Gawain's shield stand for? What especially does the fifth star point mean?

* The pentangle represents truth/honesty * The fifth point represents the 5 knightly virtues - Chastity - Charity - Friendship - Piety - Courtesy

How does King Arthur respond to the Green Knight?

* stay for dinner * eat with them and tell a little about himself

How long before Sir Gawain and the Green Knight will meet again?

1 year and 1 day

List the 3 animals that are hunted in order of how they are hunted

1. Deer 2. Boar 3. Fox

List three things Sir Gawain does when he gets up in the morning

1. Gets dressed 2. Puts his armor on 3. Gets his horse ready to go

In lines 136-231, the poet introduces the Green Knight. What is most stunning about him?

1. Size- he looks like a giant 2. Color - he is entirely green, his skin, hair, clothes, even his horse is green 3. Dress - He is very ornately dressed which signifies wealth and security * His axe - It's huge and very fancy 4. He is handsome

What does the Green Knight propose to King Arthur?

A hitting game

Name the type of animal Sir Reynard is, and list what color he is

Animal: Fox Color: Red

What even does Gawain fear he will miss?

Christmas (specifically Christmas mass)

What season of the year is it when the actual story begins?

Christmastime - 15 days from Christmas to New Years'

How does Sir Gawain convince King Arthur to let him be the one to accept the Knight's challenge? What qualities does his thus show?

Gawain says that he is the worst knight out of all of the knights * he is dumb and not worthy It shows his humility

Explain Gawain's response to his guide's offer

Gawain thanks the guide for his kindness and his offer but declines

Where is the Green Knight from?

Green Chapel

Name the primary technique that the "lady" uses to persuade Gawain to love her

Guilt

How does the lord of the castle respond?

He is polite, but not overwhelmingly interested in meeting him

How is Gawain received in the Castle?

He is treated very nicely, like a celebrity

How does the mood around Camelot change early in Part Two?

It changes from festive to somber

List the item given to Sir Gawain, and list the item's color.

Item: Girdle/belt Color: Green with gold embroidery

Why will King Arthur not eat his dinner? What is he waiting for?

King Arthur is waiting for something marvelous to happen or to hear a really good story

Provide the name of the Green Knight

Lord Bertilak de Hautdesert

List the day and month when Part 4 begins

Month: January Day: 1

Provide the name of the "old Lady" of the castle, and explain her connection to King Arthur and Sir Gawain. Explain her motivation for creating this quest.

Name: Morgan le Fay Connection to King Arthur: Half-sister to King Arthur Connection to Sir Gawain: Half-aunt to Sir Gawain Motivation: Hates Queen Guinevere and wants to test Arthur's knights

What appears on the outside of Gawain's shield?

Pentangle (AKA 5 pointed star)

Who is King Arthur's Queen?

Queen Guenevere

Explain how Gawain's guide tempts him. What does the guide offer?

The guide tells Gawain that he can back out and run away if he wants. The guide will keep the secret.

Speculate on the symbolic significance of the two ladies - one old and faded, the other "fresh as the first snow"

The represent memento morie or the spectrum of life and death

What are Arthur and his subjects' reactions after Gawain strikes the Green Knight?

They are celebratory and not worried

What deal does the host strike with Gawain? Of what does this remind you of from part one?

They play a hunting game, this is very similar to the hitting game

Sir Gawain begins with a stanza about the rise of nations (1-36). Why might the poet have placed King Arthur in line with the founders of the ancient civilizations?

To show how amazing and powerful and good King Arthur is and his kingmanship.

To whom or what does Gawain appeal to grant him his wish of going to Christmas Mass?

Virgin Mary

What appears on the inside of Gawain's shield?

Virgin Mary


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