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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Asked by scotty j #286947 on 11/29/2012 4:30 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 1/31/2013 12:54 AM

Answered by Aslan on 1/31/2013 12:54 AM

Violence, sex and gambling seem to be the running themes here mixed in with the Arthurian view of honour framing the themes.