Symbolism Of The Fox In Sir Gawain
Fox: The fox was followed mercilessly by the hunters and their “snarling greyhounds” ( line 1713). After a long goose chase, the dogs “bit him to death” (line 1905). The fox, labeled “thief” (line 1725), is not successful as he is killed. However, the hunters gain a fox. The fox is a small prize, but it is still a prize. Later, the lord states that he is ashamed of his measly winnings because it is merely a small, “miserable fox” (line 1944).
Lady: The lady pursued Gawain and “pressed him so hard” (line 1770) that Gawain did not know which was worse “to offend like boor” (line 1774), reject her, or “to fall into sin” ( line 1775), sleep with her. In the end, Gawain maneuvers around his predicament by using elegant wordplay. However, the lady
Lady: The lady pursued Gawain and “pressed him so hard” (line 1770) that Gawain did not know which was worse “to offend like boor” (line 1774), reject her, or “to fall into sin” ( line 1775), sleep with her. In the end, Gawain maneuvers around his predicament by using elegant wordplay. However, the lady