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The Manuscript: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight exists in only one original manuscript, as the last of four poems in the MS. Cotton Nero A x. dating no later than 1400. The three poems preceding it are Pearl, Purity, and Patience, and all four are generally considered to have been written by the…

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Which aspect of Gawain's betrayal most bothers Bertilak, his host?
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Bertilak goes hunting every day that Gawain spends at his castle. What parallel happens at home while he is gone?
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Gawain is lectured by the Green Knight. After he is lectured, Gawain decides to wear the green belt for the rest of his days. Why?
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The source of the conflict reveals a message about women. What is this message?
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Over the course of the ENTIRE story, which character displays the MOST chivalrous behavior?
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Why would Bertilak accept Gawain, a complete stranger, into his home?
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When Gawain first sees his host's wife, he immediately judges her to be more beautiful than even Queen Guenevere. According to the theme of courtly love, we can expect that _____.
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When Gawain meets the Green Knight at the Green Chapel, the Green Knight first acts as a(n) _____. By the end of their conversation, he takes on the role of a(n) _____.
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when was the poem made?
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at what time of year does the story begin?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 03, 2013 6:40 PM
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What are some of the lessons readers can learn from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 27, 2013 2:16 PM
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Why do many people find Sir Gawain and the Green Knight so captivating/interesting?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 25, 2013 12:39 PM
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what does the Green Knight lose in the game with Gawain?
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how long does gawain have to find the Green Knight after their game in Camelot?
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who is gawain attempting to save when he agrees to the Gereen Knight's game?
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: What do you think?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 24, 2013 3:44 PM
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Sir Gawain combines 3 "games' that were part of every epic poets repertoire in the 14th centruy---"Blow for blow";"temptress"; and " you get part of my winnings." What do you think is the thematic significance of each to the story?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 31, 2013 12:54 AM
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How does Gawain's host describe the Green Knight?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 31, 2013 12:42 AM
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Why do you suppose all of the knights of the round table decide to wear a green girdle?
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what is a main recognition scene in Sir Gawin and the Green Knight?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Dec 08, 2012 5:37 PM
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what does the axe symbolises in sir gawain and the green knight?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Nov 30, 2012 12:59 PM
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what is the symbolic significance of the deer,the boar,and the fox-each of which is killed my gawains host, respectively?
Posted by scotty j #286947
Last updated by: Aslan on Nov 29, 2012 7:49 PM
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how are the 3 hunts linked to the 3 encounters Gawain has with the lady?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Nov 29, 2012 7:31 PM
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Do Gawains prayers seem inspired genuinely by faith?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Nov 29, 2012 7:30 PM
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Why, do you think, the green knight feigns sleep when the "lady" appears at his bed side?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Nov 29, 2012 6:36 PM
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