The medieval period occurred during the 14th century. It was a dark period that roamed Europe filled with many misfortunes such as plague and famine. However, people emerge from this troubled period and go through a period of renewal and discovery, especially regarding literature, thus medieval literature is created. In medieval literature, narrators tend to embellish and fantasize to add a dramatic effect to attract the reader's attention to allow them to share the meaning of the story or the lessons to be learned from them. One of the most famous medieval literatures to emerge from this period is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This story is an example of the type of storytelling practiced in this time period. Before Gawain leaves on his journey to the Green Chapel, he is given a shield designed with a pentagram, an endless knot on the outside, on the inside was an image of the “Queen of Heaven found in her child” (l .647), the Virgin Mary and her baby Jesus. The image of Mary and Jesus recalls integrity, faithfulness and purity, vital characteristics of being not only a knight, but also a follower of God. He undertakes this journey with “his horse through forests and hills, and no one but God to talk to along the way” (l. 695-696). During this time, Sir Gawain prays to God for a place to celebrate Christmas mass. He prays to Mary and concludes his prayer with a “Pater, Hail and Creed” (l. 757-758), which are the Our Father, a Hail Mary and the Apostles' Creed. These prayers represent faith, charity and hope. Overall, this shows that Sir Gawain is very religious because he prays and gives thanks repeatedly when the Green Knight makes his first appearance, asking anyone to strike him, hiding the fact that he is immortal and will remain unharmed. Gawain volunteers and cuts off the Green Knight's head. The knight is unmoved and raises his head, saying "[s]ee, Gawain, who exactly keep your promise... make your way to the Green Chapel... to be promptly returned on New Year's Day" (l. 448, 451, 453). This is an example of one of the obstacles that Sir Gawain faced. This moment alludes to some parables from the Bible. People in the Bible are tested and judged by God to prove their holiness and faithfulness to God. They were tested their faith, sacrifice or love for God which can be applied to people's daily lives. The people of the Bible were tested in many ways and succeeded or failed. Another test comes during the episode at the castle, Gawain was tempted by the spoils given to him by the lord. The lord blesses Sir Gawain with a comfortable place to sleep and provides him with sumptuous meals which he takes himself. When the time came for Sir Gawain to leave, the lord is reluctant to allow him to leave. The lord is very persistent and convinces Gawain to extend his stay, he even urges the lord that it is his duty to leave and complete the Green Knight's task. However, Gawain is convinced and trusts the lord's knowledge of the location of the