y it seems to show metaphorically that even the most humble and loyal knight will have the basic instinct to survive. Gawain should not feel regret for his actions and he should realize that the basic human nature of man cannot be suppressed, nor ignored.It is very clear at this point that there is truth to both statements said in the story. Gawain in the story is very clearly an honorable knight, who is a true pearl among peas. He was at fault when he lost his faith, yet this loss is only because he wanted to live, which is not a crime. As the poet later states in the story, every man, no matter how noble, true, or loyal he may be, is still a man abiding by the laws and ways of nature. unthinking...
