When he meets the Green Knight in the Green Chapel, the Green Knight deals only a small cut into Gawain's neck with his axe. He does this because Gawain completes all challenges given to him with honor and honesty, except when he accepted the girdle from the castle's wife. Sir Gawain is disappointed in himself, even though to the Green Knight Gawain passed all the tests with flying colors. Gawain even goes so far as to say "Now I am false and unworthy, and have ever feared treachery and deceit: may misfortune and sorrow befall both!" (2384-2384). Gawain is not proud of what he did during the Green Knight's tests. The Green Knight has him bring the belt back to Camelot as a symbol of how much good he has done, even if Gawain doesn't see it as such. He returns to Camelot with only a cut on his neck and the green belt. Everyone in the castle sees the cut on his neck and belt and congratulates him. Everyone respects him for what he did. However, Gawain doesn't want any praise from his colleagues. He is extremely humble about the situation and does not brag at all because to him the scar on his neck and the belt represent his failure to complete all tasks perfectly. The people of Camelot are so proud of Gawain and they all start wearing green belts in honor of Gawain's brave act. Gawain remains humble throughout