Question

Which of the following events in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight represents a deviation from the ideals of chivalry?

a.

King Arthur accepts the Green Knight’s challenge.


b.

Sir Gawain keeps the magic girdle.


c.

Sir Gawain takes the Green Knight’s ax.


d.

The Green Knight reminds Sir Gawain of his promise

Answer 1

B Sir Gawain keeps the magic girdle.

Answer 2

The event in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight that represents a deviation from the ideals of chivalry is optionn B. Sir Gawain keeps the magic girdle.

Chivalry refers to an informal, varying code of conduct developed between 1170 and 1220. It was related to the medieval Christian institution of knighthood; knights' and gentlewomen's behaviours were governed by chivalrous social codes.