" Hrothgar is beside himself. "Anguish has descended on the Danes." (36) The king begs Beowulf to help him once again. Hrothgar is extremely upset by the death of his friend Aeschere. His speech to Beowulf shows how hurt he is. ".the grey-haired warrior, was sad at heart when he knew that his chief thane lay lifeless, that his dearest retainer was dead". (36) Beowulf's heroic reputation is more evident than ever when he consoles Hrothgar on the death of his friend. He offers his "services" once again by offering to kill Grendel's mother. Hrothgar, Grendel, and a few warriors set out and follow the monster's tracks until they reach the lake where the monsters live. ".they encountered Aeschere's head on the waterside cliff." (38) There, floating on the water, they see the remains of their friend, Aeschere. Beowulf prepares to go in and look for Grendel's mother. He tells Hrothgar that if he dies in the lake, he is to take care of his men and send his treasures to King Higlac, his "hometown" king. Here Beowulf once again shows the traits that makes him a true hero. That is, the consideration of others, generosity, and although seemingly impossible, his own mortality. Unlike past battles, there is no mention of God's help. Beowulf, in this battle, is relying on his own courage. When Grendel's mother appears to have they key to Beowulf's death, God interrupts the battle. It seems as if He was watching all along, as He does, waiting for the right moment to show whose side He is on. Following the feasts of celebration of the death of Grendel's mother, Beowulf and his troops set sail for their homeland. Beowulf is greeted with feasts and great displays of gratitude once he arrives back home to the Geats. Beowulf presents Higlac with the treasures he earned while fighting for Hrothgar. After Higlac dies and his son Herdred is killed in battle, Beowulf is given the throne and would rule over the Geats for the next fifty years.
In stanza 74, fit III of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the lady of the castle offers Sir Gawain a magical green girdle. ... Later Sir Gawain finds three faults in his actions. ... The observer's opinion of whether Sir Gawain is forgiven is the complete opposite of Sir Gawain's. ... Sir Gawain had just given up on God (Howard, p. 203). ... When Sir Gawain returns to Camelot, he recalls his story. ...
Two actions in this story show Sir Gawain's chivalry and humanize him. ... The lord welcomed the knight with open arms and said that whatever he hunted, he would give to Sir Gawain at the end of the day, and whatever Sir Gawain got, he had to give to the lord. ... The first day, she gave him a kiss, so Sir Gawain had to kiss the lord. ... The final day, the wife gave Sir Gawain a sash and three kisses. ... When Sir Gawain got to the Green Castle, the Green Knight went to strike him over the head and Sir Gawain flinched twice. ...
The way in which Sir Gawain demonstrates bravery is when the green knight says to Gawain (pg.81, line-2274) Did I flinch, or flee from you when your blow felled me? ... The second knightly virtue that Sir Gawain demonstrates in the story "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is courage. The way in which Sir Gawain demonstrates courage is when the lord leaves him and is telling Gawain that the knight of the Green Chapel is fierce and deadly, and that he kills every man he meets. ... As the lord is leaving Gawain, (pg.71, line- 2156) Gawain says I'll neither groan nor weep. ... The way in which...
Sir Gawain: Hero or Zero In the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the character of Sir Gawain is depicted as the noblest knight in all of King Arthur's court. ... Time after time, the Lady comes onto Gawain very strongly and Gawain must rebuff her efforts. ... Sir Gawain must be a really strong person to pass up that kind of opportunity. ... Sir Gawain: Hero or Zero In the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the character of Sir Gawain is depicted as the noblest knight in all of King Arthur's court. ... Sir Gawain must be a really strong person to pass up that kind...
At the end of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, we encounter opinions of how bad Gawain's sin really was from three sources: Bertilak, King Arthur, and Sir Gawain. Sir Gawain's view of his own sin seems harsh. ... The Gawain-poet refers to Gawain's telling the knights and ladies of Camelot about his encounter at the Green Chapel as a confession of his "cares and discomfitures" (2494). ... He claims that Gawain's morally exceptional behavior impresses him, even though Gawain kept the lady's gift of the girdle a secret. ... He admits that Gawain has flaws, but he spares h...
In the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the lady of the castle tempts Sir Gawain with a magical, green girdle and explains to him that the wearer of this corset "could not be killed by any craft on earth.(1854)" Sir Gawain, amidst an ethical dilemma, accepts the gift and chooses to conceal it from Lord Bercilak. ... When Sir Gawain is offered the girdle, his knightly principles are questioned. ... The observers" opinions of whether Sir Gawain is forgiven are the complete opposite of Sir Gawain's. ... When Sir Gawain returns to Camelot, he recalls his story, humiliated and humb...
The trial Sir Gawain encounters is loneliness and fear. ... In part three Sir Gawain meets the goddess. ... Sir Gawain finds her to be beautiful to his sight. In part three Sir Gawain comes upon the woman as a temptress. ... Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. ...
I recently read the book Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. ... She tries to tempt Sir Gawain. ... This green sash is Sir Gawain's ultimate boon. ... The King invites Sir Gawain to stay with him. Sir Gawain is tempted to stay and not return to Camelot. ...
In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the Pearl Poet emphasizes certain aspects of a knight's appearance and mannerisms. ... Sir Gawain either already has all of these qualities, or he learns from his mistakes to learn them in the end of the poem. ... Additionally, when the Green Knight appears in front of Sir Gawain, both of them are equals. Therefore when the Green Knight offers the challenge and Sir Gawain accepts, he accepts a challenge from an equal, which upholds the code. ... Sir Gawain, in both of these occasions, has risen to the challenge and has proven that he is a worthy knight...
The legends of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Morte d" Arthur have similarities to the ideas of a medieval romance such as shows of courage and depictions of honor. Courage is a steady theme for both the legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and the legend of Morte d" Arthur. For instance, Sir Gawain embodies courage when he takes King Arthur's place in the Green Knights challenge. ... In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Sir Gawain shows an incredible amount of honor when he respects his challenge. ... Honor and courage are very prevalent characteristics in medieval romances ...
