The Hero's Journey of Sir Gawain

Gawain and ! Green KnightPresented by: Andrew, Christine, Lauren, Nicole, and Sam

SummaryGawain and the Green Knight takes place during the Renaissance time. In the story, Gawain is presented with a challenge by the Green Knight where he must chop off the knight's head and meet him on New Years. He encounters a lord and his lady along the journey. At the end of his adventure, he discovers the meaning of being a true knight.

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Sir Gawain and the Green

Knight takes place during the ruling of King

Arthur. The Green Knight

carries with him a holly bob; an evergreen that

symbolizes peace.

Context

The Call"I propose a challenge." ~the Green Knight

Sir Gawain is not a knight at the moment, but accepts the Green Knights challenge.

Threshold"I accept the challenge." ~Gawain

Threshold Guardian

The wife of the Host

Helpers & Mentors

In the end, the Host, Green Knight, and Bercilak de Hautdesert were Gawain's true helpers.

Challenges & Temptations On his journey to finding the Green Chapel, Gawain is faced with many challenges.

Fighting obstacles

"He fought many fierce challengers, several who might have slain him if he had not been such a brave and noble knight."

Resisting the Host's wife- a chivalrous boy

The Talisman

The green girdle- the only gift, from the Host's wife, that Gawain accepts.

The Abyss

Gawain is kneeling before the Green Knight, anticipating the ax's arrival upon

his neck.

The Revelation

Gawain realizes the true courage he gained for bravely facing the Green Knight and following up on the promise he made.

The Character's Transformation

Gawain transforms from a young, inexperienced, and

coward boy, to a loyal knight who no longer hides from his fears.

The AtonementGawain is pleased with his actions and accepts and believes what the Green Knight is telling him of.

The green girdle

"I will not wear it for its beauty, but to remind me of my fears and deceit."

"Gawain the Good."

Gawain's ReturnGawain received many congratulations from the people of Camelot.

He returns as a courageous humble and knight.

Thank You for Your Attention.

Lauren, Ch"#ine, Nicole, An$ew, and Sam