Christopher Barry English 224:Arthur 4-18-2013 THE FIGHT FOR THE PRIZE Throughout Arthurian literature there is a constant struggle to find perfection and love in a world which was rich with war and calamity. Whether it be the Knight Lancelot full‚ of passion looking to steal the love of the great King Arthurs wife Gueneviere‚ or Percivals quest to become a supreme knight‚ each character is driven by his or her own distinct motive and each of them faces an uphill fight in reaching their goal
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capitalized name for his sword “Excalibur” not only encapsulates the legend of Arthur and his importance but it embodies a way of life for Bedivere. The fact it is being discarded hints at the instability the world faces without Arthur’s rule. However‚ hope and faith is partially restored by Bedivere’s account of “an arm” which was “clothed in
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is an Arthurian romance‚ which begins in King Arthur’s court‚ during New Year’s Eve feast. Unexpectedly‚ a figure known as the Green Knight‚ appears and presents a challenge. He challenges Arthur‚ or any other brave knight‚ to use his own axe to strike his head. Then in a year’s time‚ the Green Knight would be able to return the blow. Everyone was shocked at this challenge‚ no one accepted‚ and the Green Knight scorned them for their cowardice. King Arthur steps forward to accept. Yet he is interrupted
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Every country needs their heroes. King Arthur was the hero of Britain in the dark ages. The dark ages were a dangerous and dreary time period. If one managed to live‚ fear was a constant emotion. King Arthur proved that he was a hero because he was trustworthy‚ loyal and selfless. To start King Arthur showed himself to be trustworthy. In “King Arthur and the Sorcerer’s Stone”‚ Arthur stated‚ “‘Perhaps it is something the church provides for needy strangers. Yes‚ that must be it! Well‚ I’ll
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The quest of the Sangreal in Le Morte D’Arthur depicts several of the characteristics of Medieval Romance. For instance‚ Sir Launcelot’s struggle to find the grail and come to terms with his sins reflects the quality. Sir Launcelot’s attempt at the grail begins on page 387‚ and the ensuing events show the knight as the tale’s protagonist. Another key element of this literature was the notion of a quest and the physical and mental struggles involved in it. In portraying the fundamental characteristic
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connects to the poem in the sense that “Gawain is morally tested throughout his quest‚ and the one attribute with which he struggles is in telling the truth” (Baker). Bearing the emblem of the Pentagram‚ the knight is expected to honor the code of chivalry. However‚ his morals are second-guessed as Gawain
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That feeling of elation had all but disappeared when he had finally returned to his chambers‚ the same one that Arthur had been given use of. Merlin had laid down on the bed‚ only to find himself tossing and turning‚ unused to the soft down-filled mattress. After what seemed like hours‚ he’d gathered a blanket and pillow to stretch out on the floor in front of the fireplace‚ where he finally fell into a restless sleep. The long night translated itself into even more apprehension as he stood next
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Lancelot to fight for her dad and she would free him‚ and he courageously fought for her dad and didn’t try to get away. Lancelot was loyal to King Arthur by fighting along side him and joining him at the Round Table. Sir Lancelot is a hero. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most trusted of King Arthur’s knights and he played a huge part in King Arthur’s victories. Lancelot is a hero because he battles with honor and strategy‚ he understands how to win. Lancelot was heroic because he
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different ways‚ Tom Thumb learned a very valuable lesson. In one telling of the story‚ after Merlin had granted Tom’s parent’s wish of having a son‚ even if he was only as tall as a thumb‚ Tom fell into a river and was eaten by a fish only to be brought to King Arthur’s court and become a jester of sorts. In another writing of the story‚ his parents’ wish was granted by the fairies and then Tom promised his father he could return if his father was to sell him for some gold. He then was almost killed several
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Bernie Sanders is King Arthur reincarnated. King Arthur was a very famous king in the 15th century. He was most well known for being King of the Brits‚ and leading Britain to glory. He was very chivalrous‚ kind‚ fair‚ and an excellent leader. Bernie Sanders can compare to this‚ because he is also fair‚ has the capabilities of being an excellent leader‚ and has many kind aspects to his person. The first reason that Bernie Sanders could be King Arthur reincarnated is because he is very
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