Sir Gawain and the Green Knight :: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Sir Gawain and the common land ennoble - Gawain Finds The Green Knights CastlePASSAGE ANALYSISLINES 763-841Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an Arthurian story about the first risk of Sir Gawain (King Arthurs nephew). The causality and date of this romance are not exactly known yet may be dated circa 1375-1400, because the author seems to be a present-day(a) of Geoffrey Chaucer. From the rattling start of the story, the author gives a grand introduction for Arthur and his court, and then Arthurs men are described as bold boys (line 21) which means that they are brave, scarce however boys. If they are so brave why then did the author not describe them as men? Chaucer uses this kind of irony to describe his characters in The oecumenical Prologue of The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer made no direct judgements on his characters in the General Prologue, nor does the unknown author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This particular personation (lines 763-841) from Sir Gawain and th e Green Knight deals to begin with with Gawain, Arthurs almost courteous and well-mannered knight, finding the castle of the Green Knight, whose name is Bercilak, and then there is a lengthy comment given of the castle. Gawain is on a travel to find the Green Knight almost one year later. He promised to take his hits from the Green Knight. The most important item in this passage is the description of the castle. Bercilaks castle is well protected and similar to other castles during this period. This castle is unlike others, however, because it is magical and because of its symbolism. Castles in the Middle AgesA Summary of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight compend of PassageIn this particular passage, Gawain is a knight who is on a journey with deep faith in his religion. This is expressed through his passionate prayers to christ and Mary. No one is here to help him except idol who he speaks to and asks to hear mass on Christmas Eve. He humbles himself meekly before God in the s now and cold. His prayers are then answered immediately. Bercilaks castle appears out of nowhere, green with trees and grass as if it were springtime. It is almost as if the castle were provided for Gawain by God. He is at Bercilaks court, but of course, does not know this until the end. After praying, he crosses himself three times and then this grand estate appears before him like magic.Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Sir Gawain and the Green KnightSir Gawain and the Green Knight - Gawain Finds The Green Knights CastlePASSAGE ANALYSISLINES 763-841Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an Arthurian story about the first adventure of Sir Gawain (King Arthurs nephew). The author and date of this romance are not exactly known but may be dated circa 1375-1400, because the author seems to be a contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer. From the very start of the story, the author gives a grand introduction for Arthur and his court, and then Arthurs men are described as bold boys (line 21) which m eans that they are brave, but only boys. If they are so brave why then did the author not describe them as men? Chaucer uses this kind of irony to describe his characters in The General Prologue of The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer made no direct judgements on his characters in the General Prologue, nor does the unknown author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This particular passage (lines 763-841) from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight deals primarily with Gawain, Arthurs most courteous and well-mannered knight, finding the castle of the Green Knight, whose name is Bercilak, and then there is a lengthy description given of the castle. Gawain is on a journey to find the Green Knight almost one year later. He promised to take his hits from the Green Knight. The most important item in this passage is the description of the castle. Bercilaks castle is well protected and similar to other castles during this period. This castle is unlike others, however, because it is magical and because of its symbolism. Castles in the Middle AgesA Summary of Sir Gawain and the Green KnightAnalysis of PassageIn this particular passage, Gawain is a knight who is on a journey with deep faith in his religion. This is expressed through his fervent prayers to Christ and Mary. No one is here to help him except God who he speaks to and asks to hear mass on Christmas Eve. He humbles himself meekly before God in the snow and cold. His prayers are then answered immediately. Bercilaks castle appears out of nowhere, green with trees and grass as if it were springtime. It is almost as if the castle were provided for Gawain by God. He is at Bercilaks court, but of course, does not know this until the end. After praying, he crosses himself three times and then this grand estate appears before him like magic.