Highlights from the Old English Essay

The significance of the number three plays a key role juxtaposing Sir Gawain with Jesus' fallen disciple , Judas, who betrayed Jesus three times just as Sir Gawain betrayed his host. -- Mike Rossi

King Arthur breaches chivalric code by refusing the challenge of the Green Knight and allowing Sir Gawain to take his place. --Tim Rezendes

Paying close attention to the author's diction, the word 'art' specifically refers to Lady Bertilak's sexual appeal. Lady Bertilak's sexual appeal is enough to sway Sir Gawain in her favor, therefore, she is thought of as smart and powerful, instead of a slut. --Ashley Ducrepin

Since the time of Grendel's defeat, Beowulf has been spiritually and morally stumbling . In the battle with Grendel's mother, his loss of balance reflects his loss of moral balance. --Dante Ferraro

Le Fay's role in this poem was that of an over-powerful female ruler whose intelligence and devious ways allowed her to control one man's life, proving that she is in fact greater than a man. --Stephen Simmons-Uvin

Whilst many masculine villains rely on strength and sheer force to commit their dastardly deeds, feminine villains will use their treacherous mind to ensnare their prey. --Scott Pero

In hopes of maintaining social order, women with radical ideas or women who desired power were ostracized and depicted as masculine, unattractive, and to be feared. This is done so as to create a feeling of dissociation between women and the feeling of empowerment. --Coralie Casimir

Christ was someone who brought the best out of someone by challenging them to step out of their comfort zone and strive to be the best they can be. This was what the Green Knight allowed for Gawain to do. -- Genardy Cenat

Toward the end of the story, green begins to posses different meanings for different characters. Gawain realizes the sinfulness in accepting the girdle and therefore it represents shame for Gawain. However, to the rest of the kingdom, the green girdle represents victory. --Kerri Reaney