King Arthur is a great example of a classical hero because of how brave he is. He also follows a strict code of honor that he also sets up for his knights and subjects. He will always try to follow it even when it is detrimental to him. Like when he gave Mordred a place in his court because his honer required him to do so even when he knew that Mordred would become a dangerous adversary. He also chooses to turn a blind eye on Guenever's affair with Sir Lancelot because in that time, it would break the code to bring public shame and dishonor to a woman. Even after he has declared war on Lancelot, he still desires to duel with him in a honorable battle. Finally in the end, it isn't Lancelot and Guenever that destroy him, but his own son that
