Sir Gawain

Today we are going to outline the four sections (briefly) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight read and discuss part 1.  Your homework is to summarize part 1, create a list of characters, and examine the importance of a) the beheading contest, and b) the color green.


Other questions to answer:


1) When and where does the story start?  Why is the time of year important?
2) How is both the King and Queen described?
3) How does the Green Knight behave?  What is the tone of his voice?  List some things he says.
4) How is Gawain humble in this section?
5) How do the guests act after the Green Knights leaves.

NEW VOCABULARY 


Courtliness
Sedately
Personable
Accrue
Malady
Entreaty
Manifest
Moras
Slake
Prehensile