Gawain and the Green Knight Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when Gawain takes his swing in the “axe game” against the Green Knight?
A
He cuts off the head of the Green Knight, but it does not kill him.
2
Q
How much time does Gawain have to meet the Green Knight for his turn?
A
1 year
3
Q
When he is staying at the Green Chapel, what does the lord share with Gawain and what does Gawain share with him?
A
A kiss on the cheek
4
Q
What happens on the first three times that the Green Knight swings his axe at Gawain?
A
- He dodges the axe
- He gets knicked in the shoulder
- The knight makes it to his neck and stops
5
Q
What is the symbolism of the sash that Gawain wears when he returns to Camelot?
A
He is illustrating his sin
