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 Sir Gawain and the Green KnightIn CliffsNotes on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain is at the center of the unresolved tensions between chivalry, courtly love, and Christianity. The Middle English poem is a detailed account of a pure-hearted knight going on quest for King Arthur. In between the high fantasy and the gilded armor of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a moral lesson — a sharp exploration of virtue, temptation, and human nature. Search this CliffsNote
About the PoetPersonal BackgroundAbout the PoemIntroductionThe Verse Form of SGGKA Brief SynopsisList of CharactersCharacter MapSummaries and CommentariesLines 1–36 (Stanzas 1–2)Lines 37–249 (Stanzas 3–11)Lines 250–490 (Stanzas 12–21)Lines 491–619 (Stanzas 22–28)Lines 763–1,125 (Stanzas 33–45)Lines 1,126–1,411 (Stanzas 46–56)Lines 1,411–1,689 (Stanzas 56–67)Lines 1,690–1,996 (Stanzas 68–79)Lines 1,998–2,159 (Stanzas 80–86)Lines 2,160–2,388 (Stanzas 87–95)Lines 2,389–2,478 (Stanzas 96–99)Lines 2,479–2,530 (Stanzas 100–101)Character AnalysesGawainThe Green KnightBertilak (or Bercilak) of HautdesertThe Lady of HautdesertThe GuideMorgan le FayKing ArthurQueen GuenevereCritical EssaysSymbolism and Medieval LiteratureThe Structure of SGGKStudy HelpQuizEssay QuestionsPractice Projects
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What color is most closely associated with Gawain?
