The Knights of the Roundtable were bound by the code of chivalry that called for loyalty to King, God, and Lady. In which set of

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The Knights of the Roundtable were bound by the code of chivalry that called for loyalty to King, God, and Lady. In which set of

lines from Sir Gadwain and the green night does Sir Gawain describe upholding this code? As you promised and presence of these proud nights

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2 answers:

eimsori [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-02T14:40:19+03:00

Answer: And the loss of my life would be least of any;

That I have you for uncle is my only praise;

My body, but for your blood, is barren of worth;

And for that this folly befits not a king,

And 'tis I that have asked it, it ought to be mine,. . .

In this passage Gawain is offering his life so that the King might be spared. He is willing to take on the responsibility of 'the folly' away from the king, because his own life is only worth what it can be to benefit the king.

Explanation:

damaskus [11] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-02T16:46:01+03:00

And the loss of my life would be least of any;

That I have you for uncle is my only praise;

My body, but for your blood, is barren of worth;

And for that this folly befits not a king,

And 'tis I that have asked it, it ought to be mine,. . .

In this passage Gawain is offering his life so that the King might be spared. He is willing to take on the responsibility of 'the folly' away from the king, because his own life is only worth what it can be to benefit the king.