Similarities Between Sir Gawain And The Green Knight

In Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, the author shows, in a deeper, fictional descriptive fashion, a look into English life of the late 1300s to the 1400s. Written in an ambiguous undertone, this poem is left for interpretation by the reader. This seemingly unknown author examines the personalities and character traits of Sir Gawain, and other people within the patriarchy by examining them through the different what they did in life, and how they conducted themselves within specific company. Particularly through Sir Gawain, the Pearl Poet examines more than just pride within this text, but bravery, honor, and temptation. Gawain, known as the main character, was a man of strong faith, and loyalty to his King. Gawain would do almost anything

A knight was not nothing if he was not seen to be brave, and Sir Gawain shows readers this from the moment he is introduced. Starting at line 343, Gawain begins to tell the King how it would be an even braver gesture if he were to stay, and Gawain, take the challenge instead. This was at most an act of bravery and selflessness, rather than one of pride. He states that if he were not a relative within the patriarchy, he would not be anything at all. Making a statement of this manner made the situation they were in a humbling one for just a split moment, all because he accepted where he stood. Two stanzas down, on line 370, Gawain is knighted and given “the blessing of God”. Once he was up to the Green Knight, the poet makes it known that there was “not one man afraid”. Yes, this could be seen as pride, but it could also be seen as bravery. Gawain did not have to stand up for his King, but he did because he was grateful for him even being allowed in the patriarchy, despite being related. His nobility showed he turned down the Madam politely. Instead of being rude, he denied her in a fair manner, just as she did, that made the Madam admire and desire him even the more. On lines 1268-1275 she depicts what she would do just to end up with him all over again, leaving Gawain in another seemingly boorish position. Although, through this whole encounter, he maintains a knightly composure and treats the Madam with