Sir Gawain and the Green Knight +Moter D Arthur Study Guide

What Sir Gawain receive from the lady

A green Girddle

Sir Gawain's reaction to the Green Knight

Accursed be a cowardly and covetous heart! Sir Gawain throws Girdle in shame Sir Gawain Feels ashamed because he broke a code of Knights

How does the conflict between Mordred and Arthur emphasize the theme of betrayal in the tale?

Arthur feels betrayed because it's his son and knight. There are two levels of betrayal. It symbolizes the start of betrayals in Camelot.

In the excerpt from Morte D Arthur, how do the supernatural events surrounding King Arthur's death link the story to the future.

Arthur is taken by magic women, many say he lives and will return, the writing on his tomb says he will be king again in the future.

How do the supernatural events surrounding King Arthur's death link the story to the future?

Arthur is taken by magical women to the island of Avalon, and on his tombstone it says he will live in the future and come back in time of need.

Which of these elements (chivalry, a far-off setting, the supernatural, adventure, or love) is least emphasized in Sir Gawain?

Chivalry

Why does Sir Gawain keep the girdle

He didn't want to lose his life

Why does Sir Gawain feel ashamed after his final confrontation with the Green Knight?

He is ashamed because by keeping the sash, he violates the code of knighthood.

How does the description of Sir Lucan's death contrast with the speech in which Arthur bemoans his passing?

His death is described with gruesome (he's gutted), while Arthur's describes people re,ending him and having noble thought of him.

What happens to Sir Gawain?

Intent on fulfilling the terms of the contract, Gawain presents his neck to the Green Knight, who proceeds to feign two blows. On the third feint, the Green Knight nicks Gawain's neck, barely drawing blood. Angered, Gawain shouts that their contract has been met, but the Green Knight merely laughs.

What are the powers of the green girdle

It protects you from all danger

How does this series of events make the ending of the tale seem fated/destined?

It seemed destined because they did everything to prevent it, but it happened anyways. Timing was just bad.

What is the relationship between Mordred and Arthur?

Mordred is Arthur's illegitimate son

identify three charåacteristics of sir gawain that make him an ideal hero for a medieval romance

Nobility, honesty, valiance and chivalry are the values instilled in Sir Gawain. He is a respected knight due to these characteristics.

What warning does King Arthur receive in his dreams?

Sir Gawain warned Arthur to not go kill Mordred in battle because he and his men will die. He is told to wait until Lancelot gets there of help.

Who comes to Arthurs Court?

The Green Knight

What is the Green Knight's challenge?

The Green Knight's original challenge was for someone to step forward and strike him with his own axe under the condition that he meet him again one year later to receive a blow in return. Arthur steps up to the challenge, but in order to protect him, Sir Gawain steps up and meets the challenge instead.

What Characteristics do these two legends share. Sir Gawain and Morte D Arthur

The knights lead by example and show the value of courage and integrity, two timeless qualities that have helped the legends of Arthur

Identify a feature or section of each work that the writer may have added to the original legend

The supernatural part of both stories

How do circumstances frustrate his attempt to heed this warning?

When the armies are gather, and added (snake) stings a knights foot. The knight draws his sword to kill the snake, but it was like the first shot that started the battle.

What is the main thing that Gawain gains from his experiences with the lord, his lady, and the Green Knight?

Wisdom

On his way to honor his pledge, Gawain is offered hospitality at a castle whose lord proposes

an unusual game

The Green Knight taunts Sir Gawain because Sir Gawain

flinches at the sight of the descending ax

What are some characteristic of Sir Gawain that make him an ideal hero for a medieval romance?

loyal, skillful, chivalrous, humble, polite

Which words best describe the Green Chapel

overgrown and desolate

When the lord of the castle departs each morning to hunt, the lady of the castle stays at home to

seduce Sir Gawain

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight can be considered a romance because it

tells of a brave knight who goes on a dangerous journey for a lofty ideal

Each day the lord gives the animals he has killed in exchange for

whatever Gawain has won that day

Identify one way in which Sir Gawain falls short of the ideals of chivalry, What do his shortcomings suggest about the theme of human weakness in medieval romances

when Gawain lies to the Green Knight, he shows his weakness. He was too scared to tell him the truth, so he wanted to protect himself by lying Gawain showed that he was afraid of death and feared for his life just like any other human would.