Space, Time, and Identity in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Sir Gawain and The Green Knight explores the transformation of Gawain’s identity through his quest, where time and space play crucial roles. The narrative juxtaposes brief, action-packed episodes with extended periods of stillness, emphasizing Gawain's passive heroism. The circular structure of the journey symbolizes a return to the self, yet transformed through encounters with the other. The use of Paul Ricœur's theory about narrative identity highlights the significance of Gawain's wounds as paths to self-recognition. The comparison with David Lowery’s 2021 film adaptation reveals contemporary concerns with identity and otherness.
Source: ENTHYMEMA
Author: Roberto Talamo
Institution: Pegaso University
Language: English
Subfield: Classics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408628161