from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Why didn’t the Green Knight want to duel?
A.He was a peaceful knight.
B.He would easily win.
C.He did not bring a weapon.
D.He never fought at Christmas.
I think the answer is either A or B. Thanks for the help.
you mean like as in one of the knights of the round table in king arthur?
The correct answer is A. He was a peaceful knight.
To find the answer to your question, we need to analyze the text of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." This medieval poem tells the story of Sir Gawain's encounter with the Green Knight.
In the poem, the Green Knight challenges King Arthur's court to a game. The game involves a beheading contest, where the Green Knight allows any knight to strike him with an axe, but in return, the Green Knight gets to return the blow a year later.
The answer to your question can be found in the text. Let's examine the lines relating to the Green Knight's hesitation to duel.
In Stanza 3, it is stated: "So mild be he in his passive mien, / who moved amidst the mirth; / none might divine his meaning, / what he was putting forth." This suggests that the Green Knight seems peaceful or "mild" in his behavior.
In Stanza 27, it says: "He bares him stoutly stooping not / but striding full-straight there as straws had him bourn" which implies that the Green Knight is steadfast and confident, suggesting that he would easily win in a duel.
Based on these lines, it can be inferred that both options A (He was a peaceful knight) and B (He would easily win) are plausible answers. However, without further evidence, it is difficult to determine the exact reason for the Green Knight's hesitation.
In order to fully confirm the answer, you may want to consult the entire text of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" or analyze other relevant sources related to the poem.