How well are elements of romance incorporated into 'Sir Gawain And The Green Knight?'

The medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a romance, and as such, elements of romance have been very effectively woven into the plot, indeed the plot itself is a typically romantic one. Medieval romances are often set in the legendary court of King Arthur, and feature an idealistic and somewhat unrealistic hero, who is drawn from the highest ranks of society, often a knight. In this case, the hero is Sir Gawain, …

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