Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo
Describe symbolism in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien
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The token of the lady's love that she gives to Gawain when he goes into battle with the Green Knight. When Gawain discovers that the silk belt is owned by Hautdesert/the Green Knight he is filled with shame because the belt comes to represent his sin.