Treason in Arthurian legend the Green Knight before “Gawain can return to his proper place in Arthurian society”. Treason is committed by Gawain against the Lord and therefore he must be physically punished, as one would be during the Middle Ages for crimes of treason. In this case, however, Gawain's punishment is not death but simply a nick on his neck. This permits Gawain to be punished, but not killed, while still demonstrating the importance of honesty. Gawain's instinct is to act duplicitously but he is chastised for these instances. Treason in Arthurian legend The concept of treason can be dated back to the
The King's Damosel loosely based upon Chapman's novel. Significant changes were made to the plot and themes of the story, including the following: The King's Damosel The King's Damosel (also known as The King's Damsel) is a fantasy novel based on Arthurian legend by Vera Chapman first published in 1976. It served as the inspiration for the 1998 Warner Bros. film "Quest for Camelot". It is part of the "Three Damosels" trilogy, along with "The Green Knight" and "King Arthur's Daughter". The novel follows the experiences of Lynette of Arthurian Legend after she saves her sister Lyonesse from the Red Knight, covering the