Gawain, Arthur, and Everyman

The medieval period was a time of great change for England. People began to abandon their old barbaric ways and adopt a knightly code of behavior known as chivalry. The most important aspects of life became truth, honor, courtesy, and valor. The literature of the time often stressed this standard of living by incorporating a spiritual reassessment or moral reconciliation of one of the major characters. Everyman, Morte D'Arthur, and Sir Gawain and the Green …

…actions, asks for forgiveness and a chance to redeem himself. The Green Knight gladly offers forgiveness and says that the challenge has been fulfilled. Gawain then learned the value of truth and honor. Many literary works of the medieval period involve spiritual reassessment, such as in Everyman, or moral reconciliation, as in Morte D'Arthur or Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This clearly shows some of the cultural values of the time period. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**