Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

In Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, the character of Sir Gawain is skillfully brought to life by an unknown author. Numerous observers in the poem credit Gawain to be a noble knight who symbolizes everything a knight should be. He is loyal, honest, and most importantly, courteous. As the story progresses, Gawain is subjected to a number of tests of character. His reactions tell us a great deal about his character. At the beginning …

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