Satan Vs. Green: An Analysis Of Satan And Green

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Satan and Green A. The Green Knight and Satan both share the characteristics of being green. B. In the first act of the poem, the poet describes the Green Knight: “Everything about him was an elegant green.” (Citation) 1. Analysis: The poet goes into detail about the Green Knight’s appearance, describing the color of his skin, hair armor, and horse which were all green. C. Green is a color often associated with Satan. 1. All throughout the Middle Ages, Satan wears a green coat. 2. The color green represents death and is also known as an unlucky color. D. Insert secondary source quote about Satan and the color green 1. Analysis III. Hunter and Green A. Not only is green known as the color of Satan, but it is also worn by many hunters. B. Pierre Bersuire was a humanist in the mid-fourteenth century. 1. In one of the chapters of his encyclopedia, he analyzes the color green. 2. He states that green is a pleasant color and attracts beasts. 3. Therefore, hunters wear green while hunting to attract their prey. C. Robertson makes the connection between the hunter and the devi...

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