Essential Question #4

We begin to see seduction and lust corrupt Gawain when he has an affair with the wife of his host. The host was extremely hospitable to Gawain because he was a knight. Knights during these times were greatly respected because they were supposed to follow the noble chivalric code. Gawain's host expects him to do the same and does not suspect him of any misdeeds. However, Gawain has become corrupted by his weakness for women. This seems to be Gawain's essential flaw that is unavoidable. He is confronted by women in many circumstances, so it will be difficult for him to overcome this character flaw. When he is confronted by his host's wife he gives in to the temptation. The author is trying to tells us that may be another circumstance in  the future when Gawain will be able to resist breaking his chivalric code, but currently he is giving in to temptation and he is weak.

Code for Relationships in 2009

1. If you love a girl, she deserves to know, because this is information that will change her life and yours. Do not keep your love a secret.

2. Expect to pay when you go on dates with her. She may someday decide to pay, but always expect this to be your responsibility.
3. Do not change yourself for a girl, be who you are, or else she will realize that you are a fake.
4. If you are lucky enough to end up in a relationship with a girl that you love, treasure her and keep her close to you.

5. Never appreciate her any less than you did when you first fell in love with her. Never take her for granted no matter how long you are together. Always keep that feeling of initial love.

6. Her happiness should be the source of your happiness.

7. If making her happy does not bring you complete joy, then you are with the wrong girl.
8. Do not pester her, if she wants to be alone for a while, let her.

9. Do everything that you can to protect her and keep her safe. You should be willing to give everything up for her sake if you truly love her.
10. You have to be strong for her, sometimes you will have your own problems to deal with, but she should always come first.
11. Don’t leave her for selfish reasons, spend as much time with her as possible be with her as much as you can because making her happy makes you happy.
12. Tell her that you love her, but do not make these words meaningless, you must show her what love is, not just tell her, or else those three words will lose significance.
13. If she decides that she no longer wants to be with you, let her go. If you love her, you will want her to be happy no matter what, even if that mean she has to leave you. If she is happier without you, then you have to let her go.