The ambivalence of chivalric ideals in Sir Gawain and The Green Knight. After reading the poem, I was very captivated by the story of the heroic journey. The fact that such a fascinating narrative could have been produced over 600 years ago surprised me greatly. The diversity of literature is also astonishing. Set in the time of King Arthur, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, is a fantasy story of Sir Gawain who accepts a challenge from a Green Knight and sets off on a journey. The plot and setting are mythical and magic plays an important role. However, we can still see that various elements reflecting the medieval era are abundant in the poem. Medieval literature was not as dark or gloomy a world as the literature of “The Wanderer” or “Beowulf.” words like war and revenge disappeared, but sharp humor and beautiful romantic love were richer in this era. The knights who reflect the values ​​of the medieval era were always fighting against the evils that hinder the Christian faith and, at the same time, they also frequently experimented with romantic relationships with beautiful ladies. So what would be the warrior ideal in the Middle Ages? How does the main character of the poem show such an ideal? I think these are the important questions to raise for the understanding of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. In this essay, I would like to discuss the ideal knight manifested in the poem and analyze the meanings and functions of the three characters; Gawain, the Green Knight and King Arthur. As the poem suggests, we can see that the writer values ​​“beneficence, boundless brotherly love, and pure spirit and manners.” and compassion” as the main virtues of a knight. Gawain equips himself with a shield on which the pentangle is engraved before beginning the journey to fulfill his promise to the Green Knight. The symbol is a complex set of military, religious and social virtues that a knight must respect. A knight obviously must be brave enough and at the same time have a warm heart to feel compassion and mercy towards the weak and poor. In addition, he must transmit his faith in God and be endowed with a strong religious belief. This shows that the knight must perfectly respect these obligations without forgetting any of them...