Thursday, January 22, 2009

Questions of the week! Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Q1. Discuss the significance of numerology in this Romance. In your answer please consider Gawain's shield.

Q2. How is Arthur portrayed in the opening scene of the poem? Is Gawain's acceptance of the challenge a sacrifice for Arthur or his duty?

Q3. Discuss how women are represented in the poem. In your answer please consider the hostess and Morgan le Fay.

Q4. Does the narrative have a "happy" resolution?

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