1) Compare each of the hunting scenes with the bedroom scenes in the castle. Explain how the hunting scenes symbolize what is going on in the bedroom and explore how the differ animals hunted relate to the different tactics used by the lady each day.
the three different days and three different hunts relate to the three ways in which the lady attempts to take advantage of Gawain. The first hunt is for does, which represents the femininity in Gawain. The lady attempts flattering Gawain's manners and chivalry. This is what Gawain is most famous for, and the most obvious way to his bed, however she is unsuccessful. The second hunt is for the boar, a massive beast which destroys dogs and men. This animal represents the manliness in Gawain, and while the king is succesful the lady fails again. She attempts to flatter his masculinity, saying that he could take any woman he wanted, by force if necessary. The third hunt is for the fox a master of cleverness and mischief. The woman's hunt reflects this, she offers her ring, which is refused but at the offering of the green girdle, Gawain can not refuse. Finally the lady is successful in getting Gawain to break his vows, if only partly. For she is tricking him into worshiping false idol, putting faith in magic rather than in God.