Question

In what way is the character of sir Gawain different from other epic heroes such as Beowulf

Answer 1

Answer:

Sir Gawain is not an Anglo-Saxon tale, but a medieval one, moreover he is a weak and clumsy gentleman, unlike Beowulf who is a strong and honorable prince. Furthermore, Sir Gawain puts himself at risk of saving his king, while Beowulf is a man who fights for his own goals.

Explanation:

Sir Gawain is the main character in one of the most important medieval epic poems "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". The poem tells the story of the knight of the round table Sir Gawain, who is also the nephew of King Arthur.

Although he is a warrior, he is weak and awkward in relation to others. He accepts the green knight's challenge to save Arthur from being injured and possibly dying. He accepts the challenge because he believes he is a mediocre knight and of little value, so his loss would not have as dire consequences as the loss of Arthur.

Answer 2

Without question, then, Beowulf and Sir Gawain are epic heroes by definition, although Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is written in Medieval Romance tradition and it too short to be considered an epic poem as is Beowulf. Moreover, Sir Gawain is more of a romantic hero than he is an epicone.Feb 26, 2014