4: The exchange of gifts
Lady Bercilak comes to Gawain's chamber.
She offers him a green belt which she says will keep him safe and Gawain accepts it realising that it will protect him from the Green Knight. Lady Bercilak insists Gawain must keep the belt secret from her husband and when Sir Bercilak returns that evening Gawain says nothing about it.
Teacher Notes
This series can be used to increase pupils' familiarity with a broad range of texts and narratives, including myths, legends and traditional stories and to make connections between these and other stories they are familiar with.
It will also support a broad range of writing objectives.
This series is relevant for teaching English at KS2, in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and at First and Second Level in Scotland.
3. At the castle of Sir Bercilak. video
After a long and dangerous journey Gawain finally arrives at a mysterious castle.
5. At the Green Chapel. video
Gawain arrives at the Green Chapel to fulfil his bargain with the Green Knight.
6. Gawain returns to Camelot. video
Gawain returns to Camelot to give a true account of his challenge to the court.
