Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Summary
The stories begins amid the festivities of New Year’s Eve at the court of King Arthur. A great feast is being prepared, but King Arthur has vowed not to eat until he has heard strange news or a challenge has been issued at his court. His desire is quickly fulfilled, as a huge Green Knight appears in the door, holding a holly branch in one hand and a battle–ax in the other. All stare at the stranger in fear, but he explains that he has come in peace.
He proceeds, however, to taunt the knights, and issues a challenge. Any knight may take the ax, and chop off the head of the...
[The entire page is 1038 words long]
Join eNotes
The above is a free excerpt. Get total access to this content with the:
Summary and Analysis – Themes – Characters – And much more...
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
Navigate
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Introduction
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Summary
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: List of Characters
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Historical Background
-
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Summary and Analysis
- Part One, Verses 1-10, Lines 1-231 Summary and Analysis
- Part One, Verses 11-21, Lines 232-490 Summary and Analysis
- Part Two, Verses 22-34, Lines 491-810 Summary and Analysis
- Part Two, Verses 35-45, Lines 811-1125 Summary and Analysis
- Part Three, Verses 46-66, Lines 1126-1647 Summary and Analysis
- Part Three, Verses 67-79, Lines 1648-1997 Summary and Analysis
- Part Four, Verses 80-87, Lines 1998-2211 Summary and Analysis
- Part Four, Verses 88-101, Lines 2212-2630 Summary and Analysis
-
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Quizzes
- Part One, Verses 1-10, Lines 1-231 Questions and Answers
- Part One, Verses 11-21, Lines 232-490 Questions and Answers
- Part Two, Verses 22-34, Lines 491-810 Questions and Answers
- Part Two, Verses 35-45, Lines 811-1125 Questions and Answers
- Part Three, Verses 46-66, Lines 1126-1647 Questions and Answers
- Part Three, Verses 67-79, Lines 1648-1997 Questions and Answers
- Part Four, Verses 80-87, Lines 1998-2211 Questions and Answers
- Part Four, Verses 88-101, Lines 2212-2630 Questions and Answers
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Character Analysis
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Suggested Essay Topics
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Sample Essay Outlines
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Bibliography and Further Reading
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Pictures
- Copyright
Tell a friend about Sir Gawain and the Green Knight at eNotes.
