Character Analysis: The Green Knight

Green Knight “The horse that he rides is entirely of that colour, in truth. A green horse huge and strong, A proud steed to restrain, Spirited under bridle, But obedient to the man” (173 - 178). “It would be hard to describe even half the fine work That was embroidered upon his clothing and saddle-gear, the butterflies and birds, With lovely beadwork of green, always centered upon gold (165 - 167).” Green Knight follows a quest, with a knight receiving a challenge, on a journey to meet that challenge, and returning home to report on his quest. At Christmas, a completely Green Knight who rides into King Arthur's hall. The Green Knight proposes a game: Any knight brave enough to strike off the Green Knight's head may keep the Green Knight's ax, but that man must accept a return stroke in one year. Gawain accepts the challenge and cuts off the Green Knight's head. The knight picks up his severed head and leaves, telling Gawain to
As Gawain's host, Bertilak is warm, hospitable, and fun loving. He welcomes Gawain with generosity, supplying him with rich clothes, a fine feast, and the company of his lovely wife. He shares many qualities with the Green Knight: his energy and vitality, his physical might, his bushy beard, and his love of games. He plays a hooding game with his courtiers, and he also proposes a game with Gawain, the exchange of winnings.Besides being a gracious host, the lord of Hautdesert is also an excellent hunter. He leaves each day at dawn, pursuing his prey with enthusiasm before finally returning home at sunset. . The hunt also takes him into the world of nature, another association of the Green Knight.
The Green Knight reveals his name, Bertilak, and explains that he is the lord of the castle where Gawain recently stayed. Because Gawain did not honestly exchange all of his winnings on the third day, Bertilak drew blood on his third