People may wonder why the Green Knight is green all-over. I think that he's either a ghost or a supernatural being. Green is typically the color associated with the supernatural. In addition, the Green Knight survived having his head cut off (a feat impossible for any normal human). However, if he is a spirit, what might his purpose be? Could he have been sent to test the might and bravery of King Arthur's court?
I commented on Darby's and Dallas's posts.
I did a bit more research on the poor green and saw that sometimes it is commonly associated with growth as well. Maybe Gawain grew as an individual and showed aspects of maturity.
ReplyDeleteI haven't thought of this possibility. I think you have a good point. The Green Knight definitely could be supernatural. While green could also be a symbol for growth, I think that in reference to the Green Knight it could probably be more associated with the supernatural.
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