In my reading, I believe that the unknown author finds chivalry a very positive feature. He seemed to find honor, respect, edicate, and other traits a great way of life. However, in my opinion, this man believed that these traits are just sometimes unattainable since we're human. In reading "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", it also appears that the author believed your life is above the value of everything. First, a noticeable example of …
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…does not give it to the King. In conclusion, we see where chivalry cannot be attained. It seems as if there are situations that are above the importance of chivalry. In this story death is a fear that seems to exceed chivalry. This scene is where we clearly see the author's viewpoint. When Gawain took the sash we immediately realize that the unknown author saw chivalry as beneficial, yet in extreme situations it is unattainable.