This story is often taught as a combination of folklore and moral allegory. The story of Gawain is both a lesson in moral living and a parable about accepting human imperfections. Gawain agrees to the Green Knight's challenge and demonstrates the moral principles of chivalry and Christian virtue. After the Green Knight survives his strike Gawain shows courage in following through with the agreement.
He continues to demonstrate moral values by keeping his promise to Bertilak and disclosing the truth about what happens between him and the lord's wife. He also remains chase by resisting her attempts to seduce him. Gawain shows all of the moral values of a knight: honesty, chastity, courage, etc... He only falls short by accepting the girdle in an attempt to save his own life. This represents the human inability to achieve perfection. This too is a core piece of the Christian faith. Even great knights such as Gawain are not without imperfections.
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