SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT

THE GREEN KNIGHT CHALLENGES THE KING'S KNIGHTS

• We open on the introduction of the Green Knight, whose horse, skin and clothes are all green
• The Green Knight enters where the Knights of the Round Table are celebrating New Yeas
• The Green Knight challenges Arthur to strike him down with one blow
• And in return, a year from that day the Green Knight gets to hit Arthur once
• Sir Gawain volunteers to take Arthur's place, both for personal glory and love for Arthur

THE GAME BEGINS

• Sir Gawain attacks the Green Knight, and cuts off his head
• The Knight picks up his own cut off head and gets on his horse
• He reminds Sir Gawain to travel to the Green Chapel
• The Green Knight then leaves
• Gawain then sets out for the Green Chapel

GAWAIN GOES TO LORD BERTILAK'S CASTLE

• Sir Gawain goes to Lord Bertilak's Castle, on the way to the Chapel.
• He meets Lady Bertilak, who tries to seduce him.
• Lady Bertilak gives him a sash that she claims is magical.
• Gawain accepts it, but he does not really believe in it.
• Gawain goes to the Green Chapel

GAWAIN GOES TO THE GREEN CHAPEL

• Gawain is afraid when he goes to the Green Chapel.
• He believes that there is a devilish quality to the Chapel.
• Gawain hears the sharpening of a blade.
• He then sees the Green Knight

THE GREEN KNIGHT GETS HIS TURN

• The Green Knight swings but Gawian flinches.
• The Green Knight then swings again but Gawain does not flinch this time.
• The Green Knight mildly cuts Gawain's neck twice.
• He explains to Gawain that he is Lord Bertilak. His wife was seducing Gawain on his orders.
• He only accepted two kisses, so he only got struck twice. He then allows Gawain to leave.