Compare the ethical ideals of Beowulf and Sir Garwain and the Green Knight.
Include:
Both heroes go on a quest (journey)
Both heroes defend kingdoms against an enemy
Both are models of bravery, valor, and selflessness
Both represent forces of good fighting against evil (Grendel is “a shepherd of evil” and the Green Knight is representative of the nature worship that characterized pre-christian tribal paganism)
Both keep their vows
Both achieve glorious deeds in order to bring honor to their kings
