Medieval Romances

A medieval romance is when a hero undertakes a perilous journey in search of something of great value. It must model a chivalric hero, and teach a moral lesson. Two medieval romances are Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Le Morte Darthur, however,I think that Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is the more perfect of the two. The theme of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is shown by courtly love vs. …

…specifically for his courage, fidelity, and sexual morality. The moral lesson was that you should always remain loyal whether you are benefiting yourself or not. To conclude, both Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Le Morte Darthur are considered to be medieval romances. They both include a quest and teach a moral lesson in the outcome. Of the two, I feel that Sir Gawain and the Green Knight represents a more perfect medieval romance.