The protagonist of this poem cites Adam, Solomon, Samson, and David as other noble men deceived by women near its conclusion, which hearkens back to its opening about when the "siege and assault had ceased at Troy.
The protagonist of this poem cites Adam, Solomon, Samson, and David as other noble men deceived by women near its conclusion, which hearkens back to its opening about when the "siege and assault had ceased at Troy." This poem was written using a pattern of a short alliterative bob and a rhyming, four-line wheel. The two title characters of this poem agree to (*) re-convene a year and a day after the opening scene, causing the protagonist to journey to the castle of Lord Bertilak, where he is given a ring and magic girdle. This creation of the Pearl Poet opens when an axe-wielding man is sent by Morgan Le Fay to King Arthur's court. For 10 points, name this Middle English romance depicting a beheading contest involving a knight of the round table.
The protagonist of this poem cites Adam, Solomon, Samson, and David as other noble men deceived by women near its conclusion, which hearkens back to its opening about when the "siege and assault had ceased at Troy.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight