In What Way Is The Character of Sir Gawain Different From Other Epic Heroes Such As Beowulf?

Sir Gawain, who is the protagonist of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, is a more chivalrous character than other epic heroes. He demonstrates this by his willingness to face the challenge presented by the Green Knight, which involves accepting a blow to his neck with no armor on, and then returning it in exactly one year.
He is also more courtly and refined than other epic heroes. For example, he refuses to tell King Arthur about what happened at the Green Chapel because he does not want to shame anyone or cause pain with his words. He also makes sure that he does everything possible to make sure that his lady love returns safely from her captivity in another castle when he hears that she has been kidnapped.
Moreover, Sir Gawain is more religious than other epic heroes because he spends much time praying for guidance before facing any challenge or making any decisions. This can be seen when he kneels down after hearing about an upcoming tournament at which he will have to fight against all comers if he wishes to win back his honor after losing a challenge match against Sir Marhaus at Camelot earlier that day by default due to having been tricked into leaving his sword behind during a break in their contest. He knows the flaws in his own character and is willing to change them for the better. He is aware of his own shortcomings, and he has a sense of humor about them. He is also self-conscious, which means that he is aware of how others perceive him and what they think of him. Moreover, Sir Gawain often thinks about how others perceive him and what they think of him, both in terms of his physical appearance and his behavior. He also thinks a lot about how he should behave towards others based on rules and customs that are important to him (such as chivalry).