In the world today men and women that have no true social value, or values, are lionized. The rank of hero is assigned so freely that most of our idols today are in reality people not to be emulated. Sir Gawain is not one of these people. He balances focus on overcoming both physical challenges and many moral challenges; and this balance is what makes him a true hero. A strong balance of character is …showed first 75 words of 933 total…

…showed last 75 words of 933 total…by turning his mistakes into a learning session for the entire town. This story is still read today for many reasons today. The main reason for people reading it today is for entertainment purposes but the other reason for this story being alive is to give us a source for a good role model. And how today we really need to combine our best heroes to create one as true and complete as Sir Gawain.