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In medieval English romance, the Green Knight is the most complex character. He represents a mix of two traditional figures in romance and other medieval narratives: “the literary green man” and “the literary wild man.” In romance narratives, the Green Knight receives more complicated and detailed descriptions. In Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, the poet has a strong imagination, and illustrates vivid situations and characters. This skill allows the characters to feel alive and well-rounded with desires. These elements combined entertain readers, and allow them to enjoy the poem. Gawain and the Green Knight’s life are a study of contrast between man versus nature. Their relationship depicts the constant pull between man’s instinctive calling to nature and his existence in civilization. Even if the representations of the two are different, they are very similar in character. The Green Knight is an appropriate figure and there is balance between Gawain and the Green Knight. The Green Knight challenges Gawain to rise to the ideals of honor and religious practices. His name, the Green Knight, shows his opposition to nature: the color green represents forces of nature, and the word “knight” connects him to society and civilization. The Green Knight represents Nature, but he also represents high civilization, high-society experiences, and is a man of the court. While the Green Knight represents the primitive, and uncivilized side of man’s nature, he also opposes nature as well. The description of the Green Knight, which he shares with his green horse, shows the central idea of human nature's potential. Even if this book fails to attempt to explain the meaning of the surface material in depth, such as physical appearance, color, and nature, these details have been explained over and over in other symbolic texts. Analysis of these factors can be found in many textbooks, literature, and handbooks of symbolism. In this book, the symbolic meaning of clothes like the mantle, the hood, the bleaunt, and the capados, have complex meanings to the poem. And, the clothes of Gawain and the Green Knight need to be studied individually before making conclusions. All three items appear in the description of the Green Knight, and those items are connected to his intentions. For example, the mantle gives indication of his intention to push Gawain to an unfaithful act.