Essay
Your essay should be five paragraphs long (minimum). Use Times New Roman (12 point) and double space throughout.
1. A central issue in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is trickery. Discuss the occasions when it is used, the practitioners, and the outcome.
2. Although Sir Gawain and the Green Knight cannot be considered a mystery, the poet leaves many clues about the identity of the Green Knight. Discuss.
3. The funniest instance of entrapment in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight occurs when a naked Gawain is confined to bed during Lady Bertilak’s first visit to his chamber. By referring to other examples, discuss how this issue is developed in the poem.
4. The focus of much Arthurian literature is on quests undertaken by the Knights of the Round Table.By referring to the components of quest, discuss how Gawain’s journey can be considered an example of one.
5. Although the Knights of the Round Table are initially praised for their reputation in Sir Gawain
and the Green Knight, their courage is frequently undermined. Discuss.