Arthur is introduced to us as the “most courteous of all,” indicating that people are ranked in this court according to their mastery of a certain code of behavior and good manners. Major Theme… Arthur's court depends heavily on the code of chivalry, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight gently criticizes the fact that chivalry values appearance and symbols over truth. The ideals of chivalry come from the Christian concept of morality. The code of chivalry, in particular, shapes the values and actions of Sir Gawain and other characters in the poem. The world of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is governed by well-defined codes of behavior.Other Characters… Lord and Lady of the castle where Gawain stays for Christmas (The lady tries to seduce Gawain every day he is there.) Queen Guinevere: Arthur’s wife and queen
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |