Sir Gawain in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is a knight in King Arthur's court who upholds himself by the chivalric codes that have become parallel with the knights of the round table. These time-honored virtues are that of courage, courtesy, and loyalty which Sir Gawain demonstrates through his many actions.
Similar to the epic hero Beowulf, Gawain defeated his opponent with great ease. Gawain courageously slashed the neck of the Green Knight, rendering him headless. This act of courage led him to demonstrate yet another display of heroic va
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