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    knight that stands up for a challenge with the Green Knight to save Camelot society, but when it comes to him residing with the green knight, on the third day, he does not tell the host about the green girdle but still gives him three kisses. Not unveiling the girdle to the host shows a flaw in Gawain’s character, but overall he is a worthy knight. Sir Gawain volunteers to play a game with the Green Knight, so he can save Camelot Society. King Arthur at first volunteers to play against the…

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    Lord Arthur was the compelling pioneer of the Roundtable. From pulling the sword out of the stone, Arthur turned into a lord. He was extremely insightful and firm in his energy, yet this brought on the general population of Camelot to think generally and consider Arthur as an unfit ruler. Ruler Arthur was unreasonably depicted in legends and history due to his high power and his time period's desires. Ruler Arthur was unreasonably treated in history in view of his high power and power. Lord…

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    is redemptive for her, because while she was in the tower she was alive and well. Though it wasn't much of a life to live the Lady of Shalott could be heard cheerfully singing down the way in to Camelot. Tennyson writes "Hear a song that echoes cheerly/ From the river winding clearly/Down to towered Camelot." (The Lady Lns. 30-32) Ultimately looking out the window is what ruined everything for The Lady of Shalott. Utter isolation from society is what saved The Lady of…

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    left, Llacheu embraced him; the two had forged a strong bond. Llacheu offered for Taran to come back any time, for a visit to Camelot or to settle for good. “I suppose that’s it,” said Taran. “I’m alive and Father lied.” “What do you mean?” “Camelot wasn’t a place filled with evil and cruelty, and the king wasn’t unreasonable and brutal, as Kahl insisted. In truth, Camelot was a golden city, a place of prosperity that housed noble knights, talented craftspeople, and gracious, humble citizens.…

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    characteristics of supernatural events and a braver and noble knight,he also includes the characteristic of an ideal, unrealistic place in his medieval romantic tale Le Morte d’Arthur . An example is in “The Coronation of Arthur” is when Arthur is born in Camelot. Camelot is beautiful and near perfect and is where his father Uther Pendragon rules as king. This is also the place that Arthur rules as king when he is finally realized to be the rightful successor to the throne and where his…

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    “Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot.” These words were sung at the end of Camelot, a musical on Broadway during JFK’s presidency. It was one of his favorite songs, and Camelot has since been a term referring to his “reign.” It’s a beautiful metaphor for the family, as there are many similarities between the two. Ted Kennedy-Sir Galahad; in search of a holy grail. Jacqueline Kennedy-Guinevere; beautiful queen. And John F.…

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    have been based off of the Celtic warriors, who fought the Anglo-Saxon invaders of England. Arthur was an early Briton, who fought off the Romans in England during the fall of the Holy Roman Empire. (Biography) King Arthur and his royal court of Camelot is a myth, probably generated for nationalistic reasons in the twelfth century. King Arthur was one of the original kings of England. He ruled and formed around his round table, a group of loyal knights who honored him and protected the kingdom…

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    Gringolet was the most prized horse in all of Camelot. He could easily outrun any horse in the kingdom and had been the victor of many jousts at the young age of eleven years old. It was only natural that it was he who accompanied Gawain on his journey to meet the Green Knight. Just as Gawain was known across all corners of the kingdom for his bravery and chivalry, Gringolet was prized for his speed and power. Gringolet had never felt as fierce as he had when they first set out; he prided…

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    Thomas Malory's Morte d'Arthur, the fall of Camelot seems most accredited to the sin of Lancelot and Guinevere. Indeed, I myself, upon completing reading this piece, could feel no sympathy toward these two characters. They should have realized that if their sin were discovered, it would bring about grave consequences to those around them. However as I continued thinking about this story, I realized that while they are a major part of what causes Camelot to fall, the other part of the fault lies…

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    Arthurian Legends Synthesis Essay It is true that no matter what legend one is studying, the story is bound to change over time. When studying the various tellings of Morgan Le Fay, this proved to be true. Reading multiple stories of the character revealed many differing aspects to each tale. Specifically talking about her stories, the way they change is parallel to how the view of women has changed overtime. In works before 1900, Morgan Le Fay is portrayed as a simple being. Though she has…

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