Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Honor and courage are the supporting characteristics of an exceptional hero. ... In the epic poems of Sir Gawain and The Green Knight and Beowulf, these stories show many similarities. ... In Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, Sir Gawain also exhibits his bravery. ... Believing Arthur's life is at stake if he chooses to chop the Green Knight's head off, only then does Sir Gawain step up. ... The Green Knights also uses supernatural powers very well. ...

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• Grade Level: High School