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A 6 page paper which examines the tradition of chivalry as seen in the story of Sit Gawain and the Green Knight. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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something of a fairy tale in modern terms, it is also a tale that is highly regarded as a valuable text for understanding the chivalric code of ancient Europe. The
following paper examines the notion of chivalry as seen in the ancient classic story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, focusing on how Sir Gawain is a very good
example of the chivalric tradition despite his faults. Chivalry: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Sir Gawain was a notable knight, supposedly a nephew of King Arthur, and
one of the most important and noble figures of the round table (bullfinch). According to Bulfinch he is "characterized by the romancers as the sage and courteous Gawain." In the
story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight the reader sees his bravery and his nobility, two very important characteristics of the chivalrous knight. This is evident when the Green
Knight appears at the court and insists that a knight battle him at a later date: "True knighthood is known here, or so the tale runs, which is why I
have come calling today" (Sir Gawain and the Green Knight I: 12). King Arthur, as a noble leader, stands up and takes
the challenge but it is Gawain who understands that this is not necessarily a wise move for Arthur is king and it should be one of the knights that take
the challenge for in so doing he may be able to protect others and prove the name of the knights noble and chivalrous. In his speech to convince Arthur he
does not present himself as an arrogant man but rather demonstrates the humility of a chivalrous knight: "Of all your men of war I am the weakest and least wise,/
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