test the honor of the knights at the Round Table. Sir Gawain’s greatest defeat was that he was able to admit that he was dishonest and proved that the knights at the Round Table were all just as honorable as he. The return occurs after the Green Knight and Sir Gawain embrace each other in friendship and Sir Gawain heads back to Camelot. He was given his life back, and the green scarf as a reminder that he had committed a sin. He was a stronger knight and had learned a valuable lesson when he returned to King Arthur’s court.Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a great example of the hero cycle. There are many other stories that follow Joseph Campbell’s theory, which is why I agree with him. Being familiar with the hero cycle makes these stories easier to predict and interpret. We can refer to the hero cycle when we want to find out why the hero goes on his journey, what he wants to accomplish, and what good he has done for the rest of his people....
