“For it is my belt you are wearing, that same woven girdle,
my own wife gave it to you, I know well in truth. I know all about your kisses,
and your courteous manners, and my wife’s wooing of you: I arranged it myself.
I sent her to test you.”(2358-2362)
The appearance of religion- Christianity is shown a lot throughout
this story. For example- Christmas is celebrated, going to mass is important to
Gawain, he has Mary on his shield, Gawain prays to the Lord, goes to
confession, This particular quote I chose seems similar to the Bible story of
the devil tempting Adam and Eve. Forgiveness and reconciling differences is a
very important part of this story too, which is also seen in the Bible. In this
story and in the Bible, a sinner is forced to be burdened with something. Gawain
has the scare, Adam and Eve became ashamed to be naked once they sinned.
This is significant because this story is full of magic and
religion- and distinguishing the difference between the two can be interpreted
differently for everyone. Both religion and magic can be seen in this story and
impact the actions of every character.
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