Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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Explain what happens with the Green Knight's three strikes at Gawain's neck.

1st strike: Gawain flinched 2nd strike: Knight pulled back 3rd strike: the ax grazes Gawain's neck

What happens on the third day? What is so ironic about this situation?

Gawain doesn't give the girdle to the lord; he breaks his promise to be truthful

Where does the Green Knight reside?

Green Chapel in North Wales

Who is the horseman who interrupts the festivities? What is so unusual about this character?

Green Knight; he was green and cursed

For who is he searching?

King Arthur

What is the setting of the story?

New Year's Eve

When does Sir Gawain set out to fulfill his promise to the Green Knight?

November

What is a covenant? What are the elements of the covenant between Gawain and the Green Knight?

a promise; the Knight would hit first and a year and a day later, Gawain would strike

When will Gawain have to face the Green Knight?

a year and a day later

Describe the imagery used to describe Gawain's journey to see the Green Knight. How is this imagery appropriate for the plot at this point?

dreary; depressing

What is Arthur's reaction once the Green Knight leaves?

everyone goes back to what they were doing before; they have a good time

How does the horseman behave when he enters the hall?

he asks for their leader

How does the horseman convince Arthur that the did not come for war?

he did not bring any weapons (they were left at home)

What was the result of Gawain's prayer?

he finds shelter (castle)

Why does the Green Knight praise Sir Gawain?

he showed up

What does the Green Knight admit at the end of the story?

he was the lord at the castle; everything was apart of his scheme

What arguments does Gawain finally use to be given the Green Knight's challenge?

he was the weakest of all the knights; if he died, he wouldn't be missed

Why doesn't the Green Knight disclose the location of his home before the game begins?

if he died, it would not matter

Why does the Green Knight give Sir Gawain the green girdle?

it serves as a symbol to be honest

What is the crowd's reaction to this intruder?

no one would speak; timid

How many knights initially offered to undertake the Green Knight's challenge? What is the Green Knight's reaction?

none; he made fun of them

What is so significant about the story beginning in the wintertime?

terrain is harsh; cold; snowy

Where does the horseman live?

the Green Chapel

What happens when Gawain strikes the first blow?

the Green Knight's head is cut off but he lives

What agreement does the lord of the castle and Gawain make?

they would give what each other receive

What does Gawain learn at the end of this adventure?

to be honest and learn from his mistakes

When the horseman asks Arthur to "grant the game," what does he mean by that expression?

to kill someone

What does Arthur instruct Gawain to do?

to not worry about it and hang up the ax


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