The medieval heroes Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and Sir Lucan possess similar character traits. ... Another quality that Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and Sir Lucan share is bravery. ... Sir Gawain's bravery is shown in the story when his guide urges him not to proceed on his quest for the Green Chapel, but Gawain refuses to take his advice. ... Although Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and Sir Lucan all commonly possess the characteristic of loyalty, there are also many differences amongst them. ... Sir Gawain and Sir Lucan also possess contrasting character traits. ...

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Even though the writer of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is unknown, the story contains a common theme of the literature of the time. ... Sir Gawain is offering to sacrifice his own life to save that of the king, his uncle. ... The servants of the king are the ones who provide care to Sir Gawain. These servants also prepare the meals for the king and queen, and Sir Gawain as well as participate in the hunting expeditions. ... We also see this in the tale of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" with the love of a nephew for his uncle. ...

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Guinevere's influence upon the valor of Sir Lancelot is once again felt through the decision of Lancelot to cross The Sword Bridge. As Sir Gawain chose the sunken bridge to cross, Lancelot accepts the challenge of crossing the sword bridge, a bridge so dangerous, "so exceedingly risky that no one has ever gotten across" (de Troyes 668-669). ...

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• Grade Level: High School