30 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Quotes from the Adventure Film

Sir Gawain was born into royalty, and his uncle, who happens to be King, constantly reminds him of his future. The Queen does the same as he gets ready to battle a villain called the Green Knight.

"The Green Knight" is a 2021 fantasy adventure movie based on Arthurian legend. It follows Sir Gawain, King Arthur's impulsive and strong-willed nephew.

Gawain embarks on a quest to challenge Green Knight, a mysterious gigantic and emerald-skinned creature. The interactions between him and the villain make the poetic dialogue from the film stand out. Here are 22 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight quotes.

The Fox's quote: "Go That Way And Your Doom Is At Hand." | Source: facebook.com/TheGreenKnight

Best Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Quotes from the Movie

"Do Not Take Your Place Amongst Them Idly." — The King

"I Will Return What Was Given To Me, And Then, In Trust And Friendship, We Shall Part." — The Green Knight

"Why Greatness? Why Is Goodness Not Enough?" — Essel

"I Just Need My Head." — Lady Winifred

Gawain's quote: "What is this? A trick? Stand up and face me!" | Source: facebook.com/TheGreenKnight

"You Are At The End Of Your Quest, Gawain. A Little Sooner Than You Expected, Perhaps. But Such Is The Case For Us All." — The Lord

"Go That Way And Your Doom Is At Hand." — The Fox

"Green Is What Is Left When Ardor Fades, When Passion Dies, When We Die, Too." — The Lady

"One Year Or A Hundred, It Wouldn't Make A Difference." — Gawain

The King's quote: "Do Not Take Your Place Amongst Them Idly." | Source: facebook.com/TheGreenKnight

"Honor. That is why a knight does what he does." — Gawain

"I see things everywhere that bear no logic." — The Lord

"I fear I am not meant for greatness." — Gawain

"Have courage." — Queen

The Lady's quote: "Green Is What Is Left When Ardor Fades, When Passion Dies, When We Die, Too." | Source: facebook.com/TheGreenKnight

Sir Gawain & Essel Quotes

"Essel: You a Knight yet?

Gawain: What?

Essel: Are you a Knight yet?

Gawain: Not yet.

Essel: Better hurry up!

"I've got time. I've got lots of time." — "The Green Knight"

The Lord's quote: "I see things everywhere that bear no logic." | Source: facebook.com/TheGreenKnight

"Essel: Do you still fancy me? Do I make you happy?

Gawain: Yes.

Essel: Even though I'm here, and you're there?

Gawain: Yes." — "The Green Knight"

Gawain's quote: "I am not a knight." | Source: facebook.com/TheGreenKnight

Best Sir Gawain Quotes

"I could give you more gold than any lady has." — Gawain

"What is this? A trick? Stand up and face me!" — Gawain

"I am not a knight." — Gawain

Gawain's quote: "Honor. That is why a knight does what he does." | Source: facebook.com/TheGreenKnight

Although not the first movie based on a poem, "The Green Knight" remains one of its kind in the genre. It has exceptional cinematography, great actors, and a well-written script with poetic quotes.

Some of the film's memorable quotes capture the character's life stories. A few words can reveal much about societal pressure, the value of honor, and the fear of death among individuals.

Actor Dev Patel stars as Gawain in the movie alongside Alicia Vikander (Essel), Sean Harris (King Arthur), and Ralph Ineson (Green Knight).

If you enjoyed reading the quotes from this poetic film, read more quotes in the adventure film genre "30 Game Night Quotes." Another adventure TV show is "Game of Thrones."