How did england come to the aid of france against germany

Whats the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature. explain what the importance is to me

The knights of the round table were bound by the code of chivalry that called for loyalty to king, god, and lady.  in which set of lines from  sir gawain and the green knight  does sir gawain describe upholding this code?

Why is macbeth both excited and fearful after hearing the witches prediction about his future