Heroes Journey Sir Gawain Flashcards
Ordinary for Gawain
King Arthur and knights celebrating at camelot
Call for Gawain
Green Knight challenge of striking him with axe
Refusal for Gawain
All knights refuse to stand up and Gawain waits for others(not honor code)
Mentor for Gawain
Gawain steps up his all mighty King who he honors
Crossing for Gawain
Gawain searches for Green Chapel
Tests for Gawain
Gawain deals with nature, temptation, and challenge
Approach for Gawain
Lady teases Gawain but holds code, but his challenge coming close worries his mind
Abyss for Gawain
Gawain lastly tested and falls for magical girdle and lets his promises slip
Reward for Gawain
Gawain gets girdle as well as animals from lord as a deal
Road back for Gawain
Gawain faces Green knight and flenches but takes axe and surrvives
Resurrection for Gawain
After he gets axe and girdel he reflects on his sinful actions and his knighthood
Return for Gawain
Gawain is praised in camelot, and girdle becomes a sash throughout nation as reminder of code and sin