There are many Christian symbols, which are entangled throughout the story. ... This fact combined with the religious symbols makes this seem very plausible. ... It is labeled a symbol of truth; the star has five points that interlock with each other, forming what is called the "endless knot." The action of the story comes to a halt as the narrator stresses the importance of Gawain's shield and what it symbolizes: "It is a symbol that Solomon designed long ago 
As an emblem of fidelity, and justly so; 

Therefore it suits this knight and his shining arms, For always f...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

The symbols of the fires of hell were used often during colonization to describe the penalty for disobeying God and the missionaries. ... The Africans thought that the mission was to help the poverty, but most didn't realize that it was for the French's own greed. ...

• Word Count: 999
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School