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What qualities of a medieval romance does the poem portray?
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- opens with feast- involves a challenge- adventure of young hero- supernatural elements- teaches moral lesson- cyclical qualities of nature
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Who is Sir Gawain?
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Most famous of Arthur's knights for piety & courtesy
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How does Sir Gawain change throughout the story?
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Acknowledges limitations & imperfections; realizes own humility & humanity's dependance on mercy & grace
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What aspects of setting add to the poem?
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- wilderness = foreboding, ominous = associated with devil- sound of sharpening blade = tension
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Describe how the Green Knight's line, "I can trust you now," characterizes Sir Gawain.
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Indirectly; Gawain has changed and become humble (trustworthy)
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Which two trials must Sir Gawain undergo?
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Adversity: physical challengesprosperity: moral challenges (the belt, lying, temptation)
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How does the Green Knight switch roles?
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Initially tempter: Gawain gives into lying etc.then confessor: Sir G returns belt and tells the GK all
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What does the belt symbolize?
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Honour, trust
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