Anna Daniels
If you’re wondering exactly what The Green Knight is about, you probably skipped a few English Lit classes in high school. But far not — if you missed out on some lectures, didn’t bother with the assigned reading, or have merely forgotten all about Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, we’re happy to offer a dramatically abridged version of the story here.
The tale is centered around King Arthur’s erstwhile nephew Sir Gawain, a largely untested knight of Camelot’s famed Round Table. Sir Gawain unexpectedly accepts a life-or-death challenge from the monstrous titular knight, and after a surprising twist, he’s forced to embark on an epic journey to honor his side of the challenge. Along the way, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight becomes an Odyssey-styled epic as Gawain’s honor, valor, and mettle are repeatedly proclaimed, questioned, and tested.
There’s a lot more going on within The Green Knight‘s narrative, but delving too much into the plot would spoil things. If you want to get all the nitty-gritty details, hold out for what David Lowery and A24 are offering in The Green Knight, due in theaters on May 29.
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