Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

King Arthur allows Sir Gawain to accept the Green Knight's challenge because Gawain volunteers, demonstrating his bravery and loyalty. Gawain feels qualified and honored to take the challenge,...

In the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, King Arthur "[won't] eat until all were served" as an expression of his hospitality and his respect for his guests, and he also won't eat until...

Arthur had many qualities that made his subjects love him, but in this story, the qualities that stand out are courage, hospitality, and religious devotion. A good king back in Arthur’s day had to...