I had never considered Gawain being hunted, but the parallel makes total sense. The underwear bit is the only relief to an otherwise dreadfully tense set of scenes.
“no man should molest the male of the deer,” and “no man shall kill me,” but “I am no man!” Could this be how Tolkien read it?
Excellent! More when I have time. Really cool piece. Happy New Year!
So many great revelations! Frodo 🤯
I had never considered Gawain being hunted, but the parallel makes total sense. The underwear bit is the only relief to an otherwise dreadfully tense set of scenes.
“no man should molest the male of the deer,” and “no man shall kill me,” but “I am no man!” Could this be how Tolkien read it?