In the world today men and women that have no true social value, or values, are lionized. The rank of hero is assigned so freely that most of our idols today are in reality people not to be emulated. Sir Gawain is not one of these people. He balances focus on overcoming both physical challenges and many moral challenges; and this balance is what makes him a true hero.
A strong balance of character is an innate quality to any hero. This idea of a well-rounded person is not a new one. An example of a common realization of this was during the renaissance period. Society started to realize that the ability to utilize a sword does not make them a good or happy person. …
