Green as a representation of evil - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

HerenIstarion · 08-12-2005, 01:54 AM

But Green Knight is not exactly evil, is he? He's fair, at the very least

Joy · 08-12-2005, 02:13 AM

Very true, H-I, but at first his character does seem evil.

Quote:

Can this be the Chapel Green? Alack!” said the man, “here might the devil himself be seen saying mantins at black midnight!’”

This gives the impression of a aura of evilness around the Green Chapel and Green Knight.

BTW, I am glad to be back. I have never forgotten about you guys. This was my first Tolkien board. I have learned so much from you all.

I had to leave last year due to health again and this year have already been in the hospital 3 times (1 time for major back surgery).

I will try to stick around more this time.

Frodo Baggins · 08-12-2005, 06:00 AM

Green Knight aside, the color green as an evil color was a rare thing to the medievals. To them, green was susally the colour of hope and new things. It's all over Dante. In the Valley of Princes on the mount of Purgatory two angels arrayed in green (hope) descent to defend those in the valley from a great serpent that comes. And also in earthly paradase atop purgatory dance the three theological virtues, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Hope is a green lady arrayed all in green.

It hink it is, however true that any color can be representative of good or bad. Green leaves, green moss, green grass are good things, green stuff that grows on decaying things is nasty and smells. Take another colour, red. Red is the color of love and passion, perhaps even royalty (though that's usually reserved for blue and purple) but red flags have often been a symbol of no mercy. When an army raises a red flag, it dosen't mean they love thier enemies it means (usually) "We take no prisoners".

Oh, by the way, the scarf the lady gives Sir Gawain to protect him from wounds is also green.

Frodo Baggins · 08-12-2005, 11:24 AM

Oh speaking of blue and the Virgin Mary. There was a time that blue was the color of virginity, so that may be anotehr reason why she is seen in blue often. I have also seen paintings of her arrayed in red.

08-12-2005, 01:54 AM	#1
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	But Green Knight is not exactly evil, is he? He's fair, at the very least __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

08-12-2005, 06:00 AM	#3
Frodo Baggins Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bag-End, Under-Hill, Hobbiton-across-the Water Posts: 606	Green Knight aside, the color green as an evil color was a rare thing to the medievals. To them, green was susally the colour of hope and new things. It's all over Dante. In the Valley of Princes on the mount of Purgatory two angels arrayed in green (hope) descent to defend those in the valley from a great serpent that comes. And also in earthly paradase atop purgatory dance the three theological virtues, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Hope is a green lady arrayed all in green. It hink it is, however true that any color can be representative of good or bad. Green leaves, green moss, green grass are good things, green stuff that grows on decaying things is nasty and smells. Take another colour, red. Red is the color of love and passion, perhaps even royalty (though that's usually reserved for blue and purple) but red flags have often been a symbol of no mercy. When an army raises a red flag, it dosen't mean they love thier enemies it means (usually) "We take no prisoners". Oh, by the way, the scarf the lady gives Sir Gawain to protect him from wounds is also green. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry....that's just my game." Last edited by Frodo Baggins; 08-24-2005 at 06:56 PM.

08-12-2005, 11:24 AM	#4
Frodo Baggins Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bag-End, Under-Hill, Hobbiton-across-the Water Posts: 606	Oh speaking of blue and the Virgin Mary. There was a time that blue was the color of virginity, so that may be anotehr reason why she is seen in blue often. I have also seen paintings of her arrayed in red. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry....that's just my game."