Grendel, the monster, can also be a symbol of Christianity. ... Sir Gawain's shield can be seen as a symbol of Christ, the pentangle representing the five wounds of Christ. ... The story that he tells about the three friends who kill each other for gold exemplifies the Christian them: Greed is the root of all evil. ... The main character Constance is a symbol of Christian faith and purity while other religions in the tale are depicted as evil. ...

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There are many Christian symbols, which are entangled throughout the story. ... This fact combined with the religious symbols makes this seem very plausible. ... It is labeled a symbol of truth; the star has five points that interlock with each other, forming what is called the "endless knot." The action of the story comes to a halt as the narrator stresses the importance of Gawain's shield and what it symbolizes: "It is a symbol that Solomon designed long ago 
As an emblem of fidelity, and justly so; 

Therefore it suits this knight and his shining arms, For always f...

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