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In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the ideals of the code of chivalry are presented through both the character’s actions and their behavior. Chivalry was a code of conduct that all knights in the medieval period were expected to follow, by combining both the merits of being a warrior and the values of Christianity. The medieval romance brings forth numerous chivalric traits in a few characters throughout the poem. It presents how knights in the feudal system both acted and carried themselves through certain deeds and actions. Deviations and conflicts with the code of chivalry are also presented through the characters actions and shows what was not expected of knights while following the code of conduct. Everyone is human and is entitled to make mistakes, which becomes obvious as the romance resolves itself and the conflicts with the code of chivalry. In the Middle Ages Chivalry was the law of the land and was the basis for which most men lived their lives. How this code was followed, and it how it was so important for so many to follow is exhibited throughout sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Chivalry was the basis for which most knights lived their lives throughout the feudal period. The knights were expected to be perfect