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 Sir Gawain and the Green KnightAnonymousIn 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
Poem SummaryBiography of the PoetPersonal BackgroundAbout Sir Gawain and the Green KnightIntroductionThe Verse Form of Sir Gawain and the Green KnightSummary and AnalysisLines 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 ListCharacter MapCharacter AnalysisGawainThe Green KnightBertilak (or Bercilak) of HautdesertThe Lady of HautdesertThe GuideMorgan le FayKing ArthurQueen GuenevereCritical EssaysSymbolism and Medieval LiteratureThe Structure of Sir Gawain and the Green KnightStudy and Homework HelpFull Glossary for Sir Gawain and the Green KnightQuizEssay QuestionsPractice Projects
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