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Understanding Gawain's Journey Food for Thought, Short Answers
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Part 2: Use quotes from the story to support your answers. 1. When Gawain set out on his journey, what was his goal? Did his goal change by the end of his quest? 2. Gawain had to face his fears in the Abyss. What were his fears? 3. The Green Knight only nicked the back of Gawain's neck. What do you think would have happened to Gawain if he had not accepted the green girdle from the Green Knight's wife? 4. What does Gawain learn about himself and about life from his encounter with the Green Knight? 5. As a result of Gawain's journey, how does his community, the Brotherhood of the Round Table, benefit? |