1) Look at the progression of each stanza in this section and briefly list/discuss in order what every stanza is about.
The first stanza went from winter to spring really fast, which shows that time is moving forward.
The second stanza went from spring to fall then to winter really fast, which shows that the promise of the Green Knight is coming closer.
The third stanza Sir Gawain tells the King about that he must start is adventure of the Green Knight.
The fourth stanza Sir Gawain's armor is described.
The fifth stanza Sir Gawain leaves to find the Green Knight.
The sixth stanza Sir Gawain goes through endless battles with animals, but these are rushed as these are just side battles.
The seventh stanza Sir Gawain is in a forest and he wishes he had a place to pray.
The eight stanza Sir Gawain sees a castle out in the distance and walks towards it.
The ninth stanza Sir Gawain is greeted by the lord of the castle and is offered shelter.
2) Look at the motif of games and discuss how it works in this section.
Two different meanings of the games are being discussed in this section. One term of the meaning of games is like everyday childish games whereas the second term of the meaning games is more like hunting games. This works in the section because it helps reinforce the seriousness of the situation Sir Gawain has gotten himself into.
3) Other than the pentangle describe a symbol in this section and relate it to a theme. Discuss how this symbol reinforces the theme.
3) Other than the pentangle describe a symbol in this section and relate it to a theme. Discuss how this symbol reinforces the theme.
Another symbol in this section is the color green. It can be related to the theme of death and rebirth. The color green is said to have the meaning of death and rebirth along with the idea of magic. Green is also the only color that is seen during the winter time. Winter also symbolizes death.
4) How is Gawain different in this section as compared to the last?
4) How is Gawain different in this section as compared to the last?
Gawain is treated like a great warrior because his lord is King Arthur, so the servants and guest assume that he is wise and strong and knows things that they don't know. Gawain also is willing to play games with the lord and they even begin a bargain. Gawain also starts to flirt with some ladies and takes greatly into the lord's hospitality inside of focusing on his mission.
5) Discuss the setting.
Gawain is in a castle that he found in the forest after he got done praying for shelter. When Gawain enters this castle he is in a warm atmosphere and joins the people of the castle during the holidays which allows for merriment. As the holidays end, the atomsphere becomes more serious and Gawain is left alone in the castle with the lord's wife.
5) Discuss the setting.
Gawain is in a castle that he found in the forest after he got done praying for shelter. When Gawain enters this castle he is in a warm atmosphere and joins the people of the castle during the holidays which allows for merriment. As the holidays end, the atomsphere becomes more serious and Gawain is left alone in the castle with the lord's wife.
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