The lay highlights heroism, where bravery, loyalty responsibility is essential and "heroic note still rings over the centuries" (Burgess 1996:20). ... Gawain faces his curious encounter with the Green Knight and various temptations of by the lord's wife at the castle where he is staying. ...

• Word Count: 2885
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In this system, the king or feudal lord provides land, weapons, and a share of treasure to his warriors (called thanes or retainers) in return for their support of the leader in battle. ... He is the "ring-giver' or the "treasure-giver"; his seat of power is the "gift-throne". ...

• Word Count: 3090
• Approx Pages: 12