Similarities Between Beowulf And Sir Gawain

Beowulf and Sir Gawain both share many of the same characteristics due to their honour to the chivalric code. One of the most prominent characteristics they share is allegiance. Evidently, the two share a strong allegiance to their kings. Beowulf hears of the monster that has been wreaking havoc on the Geats for twelve winters and goes to King Hrothgars kingdom to offer his help. He is committed to helping Hrothgar by defeating Grendel. Sir Gawain exemplifies his allegiance to King Arthur when the Green Knight taunts the King and Gawain steps up to take his place. He has a duty as a Knight to stand up for his King and keep him safe. In addition to the characters allegiance, they are also very valiant. Even though Sir Gawain is afraid that he will die, he
Beowulf demonstrates his strong belief in faith when he states that “[f]ate will unwind as it must” (Beowulf, 211) and that he is fine with dying if it is fate's doing. Sir Gawain thinks of faith in a very similar way as Beowulf. After the Green Knight makes the first blow, Gawain accepts the fact that he has to honour his agreement even though he is afraid that he may die. Both title characters accept that fate is in control which relates a lot to the actions they make. In addition to similar characteristics, Beowulf and Sir Gawain execute many of the same actions. Both of the title characters venture their journeys alone. Sir Gawain goes to the chapel to find the Green Knight, and possibly face his death, by himself to be honourable. When Beowulf battles the fire dragon he orders that his Knights stay back so he can fight the monster on his own and keep the others safe. Since they both go into a situation expecting death, they are gallant for doing it