Heroes In Sir Gawain And The Green Knight

During the Anglo-Saxon period, heroes were often depicted as courageous, smart, and powerful warriors who fought for glory and honor. On his journey to find the Green Knight, in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, by the Gawain Poet, Sir Gawain decided to lie in order to save his life. Be that as it may, Sir Gawain still feels remorseful about his mistake and proved to the Green Knight that he is a worthy knight and a hero. However, as time goes on and people evolve, ideals can change also. People living during the Anglo-Saxon period could have a different interpretation of a hero in comparison to the interpretations of modern day citizens. Sir Gawain may have had his faults, nevertheless, his bravery and integrity would have made him a hero in
any time period, past or present.