His act or acts of bravery were more situational. He volunteered to be part of a bargain, which in turn, forced him to be brave to avoid being labeled a coward. “Deal out my doom if you can…” (Pg. 236 L. 266). His bravery was more of a mental refusal to show cowardice than it was a display of his confidence in his physical ability. “I’ll start no more until your axe has hit-and that I swear” (Pg 236 L. 267-268). Sir Gawain didn’t necessarily show strength of body, he showed strength of mind which manifested itself as
His act or acts of bravery were more situational. He volunteered to be part of a bargain, which in turn, forced him to be brave to avoid being labeled a coward. “Deal out my doom if you can…” (Pg. 236 L. 266). His bravery was more of a mental refusal to show cowardice than it was a display of his confidence in his physical ability. “I’ll start no more until your axe has hit-and that I swear” (Pg 236 L. 267-268). Sir Gawain didn’t necessarily show strength of body, he showed strength of mind which manifested itself as