Of all the knights who attend Arthur’s court, none achieve greater fame than the main character, Sir Gawain. Throughout, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” the hero has to face many challenges that test his honor, loyalty, and values. What makes Sir Gawain a true champion is that he has to surpass obstacles without superhuman powers, a magic horse or a gleaming sword; he has to overcome difficulties as a real man to gain wisdom and responsibility. The three tests he has to conquer are the challenge of the Green Knight, the temptation of seduction, and facing his own death; all play a part in his quest for maturity. First, Sir Gawain demonstrates courage by willingly accepting the monstrous challenge of the Green Knight. According to Field in, “A Rereading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” when Sir Gawain volunteers to accept the test in Arthur’s place, he reveals great fidelity to the promise he has made in order to become a knight, which is to protect his King at all times (3 of 16). The fundamental motivation for Gawain’s intervention is his sense of duty; he believes that a knight must extract his lord from unseemly situations. Also, Sir Gawain shows us that he is a true knight, not only by accepting the challenge, but also by facing death in honor of his king. By accepting the rules of the Green Knight’s challenge, Sir Gawain has to go on a dangerous journey to find the Green Chapel where he will receive hi blow in exactly a year and a day. Moreover, in, “Sir Gawain,” the knight shows determination when the his entourage doubts that he will fulfill his hazardous journey; he states that he has no reasons to stay in the castle, since he believes that in all fates, happy or miserable, all a man can do is attempt; this statement demonstrates a great deal of maturity (II. 562-565). Therefore, the reader can perceive that the Green Knight’s challenge makes Sir Gawain grow as an individual. Ultimately, Sir Gawain earns maturity from this challenge by showing initiative when he volunteers in Arthur’s place, and by keeping his word towards the Green Knight, even if it means death. Sir Gawain understands from this task that his King always comes first and that his own life has no value when his ruler’s reputation is jeopardized. The second challenge, which can be called the, “Love Test”, tries Sir Gawain in a very real and natural situation. In fact, the knight has to resist seduction; while he rests in Bercilak’s castle, Sir Gawain has to refuse the advance of a lady. In, “Sir Gawain,” even though the knight is put through an uncomfortable situation, he demonstrates a lot of self-control and honor when he mentions that Lady Bercilak belongs to a superior g