... noble gesture shows his bravery and love of human kind. He would do anything, no matter how frightening the task, for the good of the people. This shows Beowulf's unwavering bravery and strength. In Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, Sir Gawain also exhibits his bravery. However, unlike Beowulf's gallant gesture to step up and save the people, Sir Gawain is almost forced into a situation to save Arthur. When the Green Knight rides into the hall and offers the challenge to cut his ... head off Arthur is the only one to step up and take his challenge. Arthur ... ...

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... himself. This form of loyalty is the greatest measure of honor that could be shown. Wiglaf puts himself in jeopardy for Beowulf; hence he shows us what genuine loyalty means in early British Literature. In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", Gawain accepts the foolish task of the Green Knight in order to save King Arthur's life and honor. The Green Knights task is irrational; therefore none of the other knights are willing to take on ... such a mission. However, since Gawain is equipped with such a strong loyalty, he takes on this task so Arthur would not ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School