Sir Gawain and The Green Knight FIT IV Questions

FIT IV

1) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight can be viewed as a journey from life to death and back to life. Discuss how this works.

When Gawain cuts off the Green Knight's head, its a symbol of death. When Gawain goes on this journey of finding the Green Knight thats a symbol of a journey to death. When Gawain isn't beheaded and the Green Knight knows about his sin (accepting the girdle) Gawain is reborn by confessing his sin to the Green Knight and asking for forgiveness. 

2) Sir Gawain is reborn both physically and spiritually at the end of the book how?

Gawain is reborn physically when he gains more confidence in himself at the castle when the servants are whispering about the glory of King Arthur's knights. Gawain is reborn spiritually when he confesses his sin to the Green Knight and asking for forgiveness.

3) Whose Point of View are we suppose to exact at the end of the book? Why?

Gawain's point of view, because we don't see how the Green Knight views what has happened. 

4) Is Gawain ruined as a knight or will we see great deeds from him again?

Gawain will see more great deeds, because the servants at the castle wear a green belt to respect his courage.

5) In your opinion who is really in control?

Sir Gawain

6) Is Gawain a hero?

Gawain isn't a hero.