... to have his Knightly Code challenged bringing us to the challenge of the East, the heart. One of the most critical challenges would be that of chivalry. Chivalry meant everything, extreme loyalty. Sir Gawain is faced with seduction and lust. He is oblivious that these advances by the hosts wife are yet another test. He turned down the advances three times even though he believed her to ... be beautiful. He also didnt take the ring but did take the green girdle which he believed would help to save his life. Sir Gawain follows through with his ... Gawain leaves his home, loved ones and s...

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... could. Upon arriving at the castle of Lord Bertilak, the reader is surprised to see how quickly the whole image of the noble Gawain unravels. The reader then begins to see how uncharacteristic a knight that Gawain is. The first incident of many incidents occurs with Lady Bertilak and the temptation of Gawain. Lady Bertilak, under the guidance of Morgan le Fay, attempts to test Gawain by seducing him and ... trying to make him commit adultery. This is not chivalrous and it also would break the Christian commandment of coveting your neighbor's wife. However, Gawain ... . But even winning ...

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... could not entice Gawain with herself anymore so she offers him her ring which he also declines. She then offers him a green girdle which would prevent death to the one wearing it. He gladly accepts this. When Birtilak returns home with a fox for Gawain, he does not give anything in return. His desire to ... restored. For both of these there behooved but two feigned blows by right. True men pay what they owe; No danger then in sight. You failed at the third throw, So take my tap, sir knight. For that is my belt about you that same braided girdle, My wife it was that wore (SGGK, ... re...

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• Grade Level: High School