Gawain Paper

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Examine the historical relevance of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Pearl Poet. Discuss how ideas, culture, characteristics, and events of the Middle Ages are referenced and how their presence interlock in the work, justifying its use as a source of historical information in this class.

Make sure that you answer all parts of the question. The work itself will be the most important source for your paper, so be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your arguments and ideas. You may also use your notes and the textbook as potential sources for your paper. If you specifically cite a passage from the notes or text book, you will need to cite those sources as well. Outside sources such as scholarly reviews, articles, or deconstructions concerning Sir Gawain and the Green Knight are not permitted. The purpose of this paper is to relate your personal ideas concerning the book and its use in this course.

I expect citations from a source that you use or draw your ideas from, and suggest that if you quote, do so briefly and efficiently. Please do not give plot summaries or lengthy quotes from the book. This is redundant and wasteful. Citation should be easily understood. For example, if citing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the textbook or notes, a simple parenthetical citation will do: for example, (Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, p. x). Be sure that you provide a citation of the copy of the text that you are using (if it is a book give the bibliographical information; if a e-text give the website). The paper should be 3-5 pages in length and should be checked for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Avoid slang and contractions as you construct your ideas. The paper should be typed, and handed in electronically.

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Pearl Poet – Outline
Thesis statement: The poem reflects the ideas, cultures, and, the characteristics of life during
the Middle Ages of the British Empire such that the literature style, chivalry, and the Christian
view are apparent.
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Introduction
Ideas, Cultures, and Characteristics of the Middle Ages
Conclusion


Running head: SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT BY THE PEARL POET

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Pearl Poet
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SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT BY THE PEARL POET

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Pearl Poet
Introduction
The poem represents the medieval times where there is the New Year celebration after
Christmas and King Arthur is together with his knights at the Round Table, where a green knight
presents a challenge. Sir Gawain, one of the king's knights, accepts the challenge that requires
him to behead the Green Knight head with his ax as long as he accepts that the challenged will
be returned after a year (Poet, 2017). The pentangle is a significant symbol in the poem because
it represents truth, which is an honored virtue among the knights and in the kingdom. Sir Gawain
is, therefore, put to a truth test as he is in search of the Green Knight in anticipation of his death
from the agreed exchange of attacks (Poet, 2017). However, he is not killed but only injured. The
genre of the ...


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