Sir Gawain and the Green KnightSir Gawain and the Green Knight, written by an anonymous author during the 14th century, reflects many of the religious, political and social aspects illustrated in other literary works of the era. The author, a contemporary of Chaucer, lived in a time when gallantry, loyalty, and honor defined a true man. During this time, Christianity was prevalent and man's inherent weakness was commonly accepted. The author begins the poem with mention of the siege and destruction of Troy, which is said to have been the result of the treacherous acts of the "knight who knotted the nets". of deception" (Norton 3), Aeneas. The knights who survive this destruction continue to build the great empires of that time: the Great Romulus quickly repairs to Rome; / With pride and courage he builds that city / And calls it with his name, which he now bears. / Ticio in Tuscany, and raises towers, / The Lombard in Lombardy builds houses / And far beyond the sea of ​​France, Felix Brutus / On many broad hills and on high Britain he places, / beautiful (8 - 15).The author focuses on Britain, and the worthy knights bred here, saying: "Brave boys bred there, in delicious barbeques, / Who have done in their times many terrible deeds / More wonders have happened in this merry land / Than in any other that I know, since those ancient times” (21 – 24). Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is just one of the many stories surrounding these "bold boys" from the homeland of Arthurian legends. "The story is set in Camelot, the court of the legendary King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, during an extraordinary celebration of Christmas. The court is relatively new and the nobles of the country are still young. During this celebration, a st.. ....middle of paper......equals of imperfect humanity seem to be emphasized in all literary works of this century. Religious and moral values ​​are summarized in the final lines of the poem: ". May He who was crowned with thorns / Bring all men to His bliss! Amen. / Hony Soyt Qui Mal Pense" 2524 - 2531). "Shame is to the man who has evil in his mind", could well be the lesson the author wanted to convey to his audience. Works Cited "THE CHURCHILL SOCIETY LONDON." The Most Noble Order of the Garter. Online. Internet. 20 November 2000. Available http://www.churchill-society-london.org.uk/garter.htmlSir Gawain and the Green Knight. The Norton Anthology of English Literature. Seventh edition. New York: 2000. Zhong, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." main.htm