SIR GAWAIN EXAM Flashcards
Arthur
The legendary king of the roundtable
Round Table
A large round table created for the knights of King Arthur’s kings
Lay
A short lyric or narrative poem
Lords and liegemen
Men of rank and High position
Chivalry
The spirit of knighthood
Delectable
Delightful
Mien
Demeanor
abated
Ceased
Accouterments
accessories
Vaunts
Boasts
Describe themood of the inhabitants of camelot at this time
The mood is festive and celebratory
How is Guenivere Described
She is glorious and happy; she is elavated ona princely platform
The fact that he had no hauberk, helmet, or combat armor reveals what about his purpose
That he did not come there to fight or to bring death, but rather for something larger and more important
What are the two reasos that Aurthur responds to the green Knight’s challenge
Nobody else offers, to defend honor of his court
Did members of King Arthur’s court also perceive the green knight as supernatural?
Yes
When the Green Knight heaved into the hall, he held an ax in one hand and a holly cluster in the other. What Juxtaposition does the ax represent
That his purpose for coming to the court is specific
By accepting the challenge WHat is the most virtuous action of Gawain and likely the one central idea of Fit 1
By asking to accept the Challenge in place of Aurthur gawain nobly puts his life at risk
Pentangle
A five pointed star, an endless knot
Troth
Faithfullness
Five Fingers
Five senses
Logress
The name of King Aurthur’s realm in Britain
Annealed
Made stronger more resolute
Sooth
Truth
Lithe
Flexible; slender
Dalliance
Light talking; chatting
A bartering
Exhange of goods or services
Who is Gringolet
Gawain’s horse
Who did Gawain have to fight on his journey
Dragon’s wolves, wild men, bulls, bears, boars, and ogres
Outside of Gawain’s battles, describe his journey.
it was not easy, but very difficutl, He had no one to talk to, the winter was cold, slept in his armor
Why is the particular image (Mary) etched in Gawain’s sheild
“so that when he beheld her, his heart did not fail”
Braches
A hunting hound
Resounds
Well known over a long period or wide area
Adroitness
Dexterity;skills
Spate
A sudden flood, rush, or outpouring
Desist
To cease or stop
clemency
Gentleness;mercy
Where did gawain go when the hosts wife left him
He went to mass
“for twice I tested you, and twice you have found you true” Anaphora used, What is significant about the hosts comment
The host suggests that the exchange of winnings game is really a test
Why does gawain except the girdle
He believes it will save his life
The host returns after a fox hunt, blue is the color of faithfullness, what is Ironic about this scene
It is Ironic because he is being unfaithfull by hiding the girdle
Rueful
deplorable or pitable
Sunder
Seperate
Avail
Benifit; Profit
Feint
A deceptive move
Bane
Destructon Ruin
How mny blows did the Green Knight take at gawain
3, on the third he just nicked him
What is the central Idea of Fit 1
By asking to accept the challenge in place of arthur, Gawain nobly puts his own life in the place of his uncle
