Beowulf fought for his King and his people, however, that changes and "in the later medieval romances, such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the hero is no longer fighting for his people, but for his ideals" (Jokinen 1996). Gawain faces his curious encounter with the Green Knight and various temptations of by the lord's wife at the castle where he is staying. ... Heroism for Beowulf seems to be more physical in nature, where heroism of Gawain is of a more spiritual nature. ...

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