4) The hawksparrow fight was a very understandable battle for the time period. The fight meant a lot for Erec for multiple reasons. He felt it necessary to save face after the dwarf had ruined his good name in the forest. He also wanted to win Enide and needed that victory to do so. After all, Enide is the most beautiful girl in the land, and we can start to draw parallels to Yseut, a major battle must be fought to win over what seems to be property symbolized by a female. The gender role and masculinity are seen easily, may the stronger man win and receive the prize, Erec won the battle after a renewed sense of strength after gazing upon Enide.
5) I think the dress is symbolic of a power that Guenevere will try to hold over Enide through out the story. The dressing itself shows a hierarchy, one that Guenevere belongs to and one that Enide is simply joining now later in life. Enide's character is one of quiet and proper so far in the text. Erec simply sees her as a prize he won, and knowing of her background regardless of the beauty she has, he follows protocol and has her receive a dress from the queen. Enide on the other hand doesn't even hesitate to accept the dress, she is extremely happy with her new found life.
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