Vocabulary
What does the word "vehemently" mean?
What is violently?
This is what happens is different from what the audience is expecting.
What is situational irony?
This character is brave and a traditional warrior who deeply honors chivalry, kindness, etc.
Who is the Knight?
Women most desire...
What is sovereignty?
Character that challenges Arthur's court during a winter festival.
Who is the Green Knight?
What does the word "ïnfallible" mean?
What is unable to fail or be wrong?
This is a long poem about a hero that is great and includes important events
What is an epic poem?
This is the monster Beowulf fights in his first battle?
Who is Grendel?
What is Death?
What did Sir Gawain learned at the Green Chapel after he went to fulfill his part of the pact
What is humility?
What does the word "eminent" mean?
What is great; of high standing?
Time period that lasted 410 to 1066 AD
What is the Anglo-Saxon period?
This character is very greedy and uses his authority to sell fake relics.
Who is The Pardoner?
The right for women to contribute to their decisions in relationships
What is equality in a relationship?
The green item given to Sir Gawain by the lord's wife to protect him from harm.
What is the green sash?
What does the word "avarice" mean?
What is an uncontrolled desire for wealth?
Anglo-Saxon literature mostly focused on these qualities when it came to heroes
What is bravery, honor, and strength?
Beowulf embodies these qualities when he risks his life to fight monsters, gain freedom for others, and protect others
What is bravery and honor?
The thing that leads the three men to conspire against each other for gold
What is greed?
He exchanged kisses for a deer, a boar, and a fox
What is the exchange agreement between Sir Gawain and the Lord.
What does the word "daunted" mean?
What is made to lose courage?
A hero that faces extreme challenges but also usually has interesting qualities like strength.
What is an epic hero?
This character is very hard-working and honest but is also poor. They do a lot of physical labor as well.
Who is The Plowman?
The reason the knight was sent on a quest to find what women truly desire
What is the rape of a young madien?
The Lord's wife tries to do something to Sir Gawain during his stay at the Lord's place.
What is seducing?