Gawain

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1. Gawain - Noun

2. Gawain - Proper noun

Meaning

(Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table

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Adam succumbs to Eve just as Gawain surrenders to Bertilak's wife by accepting the girdle. Source: Internet

After Gawain returns to Camelot and tells his story regarding the newly acquired green sash, the poem concludes with a brief prayer and a reference to "the thorn-crowned God". Source: Internet

Arthur himself is prepared to accept the challenge when it appears no other knight will dare, but Sir Gawain, youngest of Arthur's knights and his nephew, begs for the honour instead. Source: Internet

Although Gawain sins by putting his faith in the girdle and not confessing when he is caught, the Green Knight pardons him, thereby allowing him to become a better Christian by learning from his mistakes. Source: Internet

Ashamed of himself, at the Green Knight's next swing Gawain does not flinch; but again the full force of the blow is withheld. Source: Internet

As he continues his journey, Gawain once again faces anguish regarding his inevitable encounter with the Green Knight. Source: Internet

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