... to occur throughout British literature surround the fictional times of King Arthur and his court in Camelot. The story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight follows suit. This Arthurian legend is meant to be an initiation story. Throughout the course of the tale, a single hero sets out in search of adventure and finds a sense of Christian maturity through his trials. Sir Gawain is similar to any other hero ... chivalry."3 He plays the part well, but beyond the surface there is fear and self-doubt. In gaining maturity, he will work to reestablish the chivalric code as one that centers on god...

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