The story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight follows suit. ... The entirety of the tale focuses on developing only Sir Gawain and his personal story. ... At the beginning of the tale, the chivalric code seems as muddled and confusing as Sir Gawain is. ... Sir Gawain, like many other knights, claims to act upon it wholeheartedly but at times he falls short. ... It has been said by many critics that the author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was most likely a monk. ...

• Word Count: 2814
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School