Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Penguin Classics)

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight establishes the setting firmly in Arthurian Britain by means of a lengthy description of the legendary history of Britain. Britain is a land of great wonders and strife, but King Arthur has established a court of utmost nobility and chivalry, peopled with the bravest knights and fairest ladies. This story begins at a lavish New Year's celebration in Camelot, King Arthur's court.

A rich description of the celebration follows, where the poet carefully conveys luxurious details of decoration and attire. There is the incomparably beautiful Queen Guinevere, Arthur himself, and seated in honor around them, various noble knights and relatives of Arthur, including Sir Gawain . We learn that Arthur does not like to…

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Posted By lexy l #321841 at May 10, 2013 6:09 PM

Which aspect of Gawain's betrayal most bothers Bertilak, his host?

1)the first kiss Gawain gives his wife
2)the second kiss Gawain gives his wife
3)Gawain's allegiance to King Arthur
4)Gawain's failure to hand over the girdle

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Answers: 2

 

Posted By lexy l #321841 at May 10, 2013 6:20 PM

Bertilak goes hunting every day that Gawain spends at his castle. What parallel happens at home while he is gone?

1)His wife "hunts" Gawain.
2)Gawain "hunts" Bertilak's wife.
3)Gawain "hunts" for a way to escape the castle.
4)Gawain "hunts" for the Green Knight

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Answers: 1

 

Posted By lexy l #321841 at May 10, 2013 6:21 PM

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?

1)as a medal of honor
2)as a reminder of his lady love
3)as an outward reminder of his inner failings
4)as a warning to his enemies

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Answers: 1