In the medieval poem of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain's character, more specifically his chivalry and honor, is tested, and, by the end of the tale, he ultimately passes his test. ...

• Word Count: 955
• Approx Pages: 4
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Noting in the poem where Lanval makes a promise to the fairy seen in "I admonish you now,/ I command and beg you,/ do not let any man know about this" (143-145), Lanval's trust to the fairy is exploited by Queen Guinevere when she gets upset, forcing the court and King Arthur to demand that Lanval "produce proof;/if his love would come forward,/ if what he said,/what upset the queen, is true" (451-454). ...

• Word Count: 1049
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate