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A 6 page essay that contrasts and compares two "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," author unknown, written circa 1375-1400, and "The Wife of Bath's Tale" and "Prologue" by Geoffrey Chaucer. Both works offer the modern reader insight into the worldview and values of medieval society. Both narratives uphold the values emphasized by the medieval Catholic Church; however, they do so in very different ways. No additional sources cited.
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offer the modern reader insight into the worldview and values of medieval society. Both narratives uphold the values emphasized by the medieval Catholic Church; however, they do so in very
different ways. Gawain is quite straightforward in its message, as it demonstrates that the skills of a warrior, that is, of a knight, are secondary to the Christian value of
a humble heart that is submissive to Gods will. Chaucer, likewise, upholds the Churchs view of women as naturally licentious who must be controlled for their own good, but he
does this by describing the history of the Wife of Bath in her Prologue, and then demonstrating her values through her Tale. Nevertheless, despite their differences, both works demonstrate the
centrality of religion in medieval society. The Green Knight appears before King Arthurs court on New Years Day. The first indication of his true intention is given when he
mentions that praise of Arthur and his court has become "puffed up so high" (line 258) that they are considered the best. As this suggests, the Green Knight will
test this assertion and also there is the implication that, as excessive pride is a sin, the Green Knight will deflate this "puffed up" pride. The challenge is given to
the entirety of those present that one of them should strike the Green Knight with the ax, which he has brought as a gift, and that the Knight will not
defend himself. The only proviso is that he receive the opportunity to return the blow--again undefended--in one years time. When no one takes up the challenge, the Green Knight
taunts Arthur and his knights saying, "Where is now your arrogance and your awesome deeds,/Your valor and your victories and your vaunting words?" (lines 311-312). Arthur blushes red with
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