Characters
Sir Gawain is related to _______________.
King Arthur
Friendship
King Arthur!
He isn't human, but he is loved anyways. What is the name of Sir Gawain's trusty horse?
Gringolet
What does chivalry mean?
Chivalry means being honorable and gentleman like
Who is the most fair and beautiful? Queen G or Lady B?
Lady B
King Arthur has a beautiful wife named ___________________.
Queen Guinivere.
How exactly does bravery factor into this novel? Explain in a lot of detail.
Bravery is a main theme. Sir Gawain's bravery is tested. In the end, he somewhat fails due to using the sash. However, he still went on the journey. Bravery is what all knights should have.
How long does Sir Gawain stay at the castle?
A. Christmas Eve to New Years
B. Thanksgiving to New Years
A.
Lady Bertilak turns out to be __________________.
Morgan le Fay, an enchantress
Manners are important. Especially for a knight. Give an example of Sir Gawain's good manners.
He keeps his promise to Lord Bertilak about the exchange, and also allows Lady Bertilak to kiss his cheek.
Sir Gawain wears his green girdle/sash, but he is still injured by the Green Knight! What happens?
His neck is cut (but not too deep).
Why was The Green Knight sent to King Arthur's court in the first place?
To test his knights and see if they were honest and honorable.
Why is the color green in the novel so much?
Green can symbolize nature and the wild. The Green Knight is strong and wild, so having him be green makes a lot of sense.
What is the moral/lesson of this novel? (answers may vary, you will get points if you can make a good statement)
strive to be chivalrous and well mannered
dishonesty always catches up with you
there are 2 main lessons listed above!