author: university of california system graduate division

Summary of the Dissertation[s] Submitted in Partial Satisfaction of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

University of California (System). Graduate Division University of California Berkeley. Graduate Division

... Sir Gawain and the Green Knight , the hero demonstrates his lack of total confidence in God by accepting a green girdle from Bercilak's wife in order to preserve his life , realizes his fault when he receives a slight nick in the neck ...