Teri Lawrence
Ch 201
Essay 2
November 25, 2014
Although the world consists of a variety of cultures, all of which have their own relative laws and customs, there exists a universally understood moral code of behavior between humans. Through this code we learn right from wrong, we learn not to harm others, and we learn that respect is key when it comes to dealing with human relationships. Essentially this code of behavior teaches us how to respond in social situations and it is expected that we follow it. People learn these rules from experience, from their friends and family, from the media, and through a variety of other sources. One of these predominant sources includes religion, namely Christianity from which we learn the word of God …show more content…
He is described as a fearless and noble king, one who maintains great influence over his kingdom and specifically his nephew Sir Gawain. Upon the arrival of his estranged visitor, the Green Knight, Sir Arthur welcomes him into the kingdom stating, “Sir you are welcome in my house, for I am Arthur and I rule over this court” (55). This is the first example of hospitality that can be identified in the tale to which the knight replies, “your knights are praised so widely—the proudest, the boldest soldiers to sit on a horse, the bravest and best of men” (56). Through this line, it can be determined that Arthurs’ Knights of the Round Table had an honorable reputation and one that Gawain took very personally. His nobility is first revealed when he accepts the Green Knights’ challenge to exchange blows. “Release me my liege, from this bench, and let me come to you, and without displeasing your queen. Let me come to counsel you, here in your noble court” (58). Gawain accepted the challenge presented by the green man thus proving his courage, and after one years’ time, he would be faced with the consequences of his
Ch 201
Essay 2
November 25, 2014
Although the world consists of a variety of cultures, all of which have their own relative laws and customs, there exists a universally understood moral code of behavior between humans. Through this code we learn right from wrong, we learn not to harm others, and we learn that respect is key when it comes to dealing with human relationships. Essentially this code of behavior teaches us how to respond in social situations and it is expected that we follow it. People learn these rules from experience, from their friends and family, from the media, and through a variety of other sources. One of these predominant sources includes religion, namely Christianity from which we learn the word of God …show more content…
He is described as a fearless and noble king, one who maintains great influence over his kingdom and specifically his nephew Sir Gawain. Upon the arrival of his estranged visitor, the Green Knight, Sir Arthur welcomes him into the kingdom stating, “Sir you are welcome in my house, for I am Arthur and I rule over this court” (55). This is the first example of hospitality that can be identified in the tale to which the knight replies, “your knights are praised so widely—the proudest, the boldest soldiers to sit on a horse, the bravest and best of men” (56). Through this line, it can be determined that Arthurs’ Knights of the Round Table had an honorable reputation and one that Gawain took very personally. His nobility is first revealed when he accepts the Green Knights’ challenge to exchange blows. “Release me my liege, from this bench, and let me come to you, and without displeasing your queen. Let me come to counsel you, here in your noble court” (58). Gawain accepted the challenge presented by the green man thus proving his courage, and after one years’ time, he would be faced with the consequences of his