What challenge did the green knight offer to the members of the Round Table?

Answer 1

At first, they say nothing. The poet/narrator excuses them, saying that they kept silent out of courtesy. In reality, it would seem they were all afraid.

The Green Knight knows this, and he mocks their cowardice. This prompts King Arthur to accept the challenge himself. Sir Gawain stops the king, however, saying that it would be better for him to die than the king.

The other knights begin speaking at this point, saying that Sir Gawain is right, and very brave. After that King Authur accepted the challenge and the green knight died.

Answer 2

When the Green Knight presents his challenge, King Arthur's knights are terrified. They sit there "still, now/All who followed Arthur, noble/And knave" (301-303). None of them accept its challenge because they know it is a death sentence. When Arthur rises to take the blow, though, Gawain is spurred into action out or loyalty for his kind and a desire that he die in Arthur's place.

Answer 3

the green knight would allow one man to strike him with an ax on the condition that one year later he could return the strike

Answer 4

The green knight allowed one of king arthers knights to strik him once with an ax on th condition that he could return the blow a year and a day later

Answer 5

He's heard of their bravery, courage and skills.

Answer 6

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