Loyalty And Justice In Lanval By Marie De France

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The moral of “Lanval” by Marie de France seems to be a theme of loyalty and justice from the time Lanval remains loyal to Queen Semiramis and also to his host King Arthur. Lanval also receives justice for his loyalty when his queen rides into town to save him from death, and she informs King Arthur that Queen Guinevere was in the wrong about Lanval making advances toward her and judging him in regard to his desire for men by stating, “…you should know that the queen was in the wrong. He never made advances to her.” (Lanval, pg. 309, line 619-621). Queen Semiramis convinces King Arthur to acquit Lanval and he leaves the city with Queen Semiramis, goes to a beautiful island, and no man hears of Lanval again. This story is for those who choose

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