FTP, what is this great Middle English poem by the "Pearl" poet about a knight of the Round Table?
In the second part of this poem, the author examines at great length the pentangle emblazoned on the protagonist's shield that symbolizes the virtues to which he is dedicated. It consists of 2,530 lines of alliterative verse whose stanzas all end with a metrical scheme known as the "bob and wheel". The protagonist exchanges kisses for the animals slain by Lord Bercilak during his stay at Bercilak's castle, but deceitfully keeps a girdle that will protect him when he arrives at Green Chapel to complete a bargain that began when he beheaded a knight who burst in upon a celebration at King Arthur's court. FTP, what is this great Middle English poem by the "Pearl" poet about a knight of the Round Table?
In the second part of this poem, the author examines at great length the pentangle emblazoned on the protagonist's shield that symbolizes the virtues to which he is dedicated.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight