Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", Gawain stays at a castle in which three hunts take place. These three hunts are associated with the temptations made at Gawain by Lord Bercilak's wife. In each hunt scene, a characteristic of the prey of that hunt is personified in Gawain's defense against the temptations brought upon by the Lord's wife. The first temptation that was brought upon Sir Gawain seemed to be the most difficult situation. The temptation corresponds with the hunt scene involving a deer. The deer was being hunted because it was a means of a diet, something that he needed. In the same manner, Lord Bercilak's wife envisioned Gawain as an animal she was hunting. This temptation is totally sexual. The Lord's wife views Gawain as a hunter would view a deer. She isn't interested in any kind of emotional or loving relationship, but rather a sexual one. In a sense, she is hunting Gawain in that she is pursuing him for the purpose of making him her trophy. Gawain acts much li
The second temptation is easier for Sir Gawain to defend himself against. This temptation corresponds with the hunt scene involving a boar. Boars are hunted for sport rather than food. A boar is an unruly animal that will attack its hunters viciously. The Lord's wife again approaches Gawain in the same manner. But this time, Gawain doesn't attempt to avoid the advances made upon him. He decides to be more confrontational and direct with her. Gawain does not physically harm the lady as a boar may. He is much more frontal and direct in his dealings with her. In showing this self-confidence for the first time, Gawain has finally indicated to the Lord's wife that he will not just submit to her beckon call. ke a deer. He tries to ignore her at first, but was unsuccessful. He then avoids her advances, not confronting her, but by downplaying the magnitude of her advances. It is evident in these temptations that Gawain was being tested. The final outcome of the story makes it possible to see that Lord Bercilak and
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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