Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
... Both Sir Gawain and Beowulf are heroes that prove this theory true. In the romantic poem, Sir Gawain is shown to be courageous and brave. He stands to the challenge that the Green Knight has given. Sir Gawain, trying to uphold his honor, leaves to meet the Green Knight once more to be requited. As Gawain rests for a few days at a castle, he is tempted by the lord of the castle’s wife with lust and gifts.