Similarities Between Sir Gawain And Le Morte D Arthur

In both the poem “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” by The Pearl Poet and the story “Le Morte d'Arthur” by Sir Thomas Malory, Sir Gawain must undergo trials in order for him to preserve his honor. In the poem he must journey to the green keep to stay true to his word, while in the story Gawain seeks a fight with his former ally with the goal of regaining honor for him and his king. In both examples, Gawain fights hard and stays true to what they claim, but the better, more courageous Gawain would be in “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”.
The “Le morte d’Arthur” version of Sir Gawain is too proud, being the key factor in the war against King Arthur and Sir Launcelot. “.. If we retreat now we will become a laughingstock, …” (228). Gawain is also