... and Sir Lucan also possess contrasting character traits. When Sir Gawain flinches in fear of losing his life it shows that he is quite selfish, while Sir Lucan is clearly selfless, sacrificing his life for the life of King Arthur. Besides heroic characters, medieval epics contain other elements such as Medieval Romances and the Code of Chivalry. Medieval Romances are based ... ...

• Word Count: 1346
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School