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Elements of Romance

Elements of Romance. Romance. A story where good triumphs over evil. A near-perfect hero. Gawain is the model of the chivalric hero. An evil enemy. The Green Knight is associated with images of evil. A quest. A journey in search of something of value. A test of the hero.

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Elements of Romance

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  1. Elements of Romance

  2. Romance • A story where good triumphs over evil

  3. A near-perfect hero • Gawain is the model of the chivalric hero

  4. An evil enemy • The Green Knight is associated with images of evil

  5. A quest • A journey in search of something of value

  6. A test of the hero • Gawain’s knighthood is tested by the Green Knight and the queen

  7. Supernatural elements • The Green Knight repeats the challenge and rides off with his head in his arms.

  8. Good versus Evil

  9. Archetypal females • Maidens in distress • Temptress • Mothers • crones

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