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Sir Launcelot

Of all the knights of Arthur's round table, is
recognized as the greatest that ever lived. In Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur,
has proven himself the most noble and most extraordinary
knight of the time of Camelot. Despite his vast acclaim and renowned
reputation, certain acts, perhaps in good faith, yet in conflict with the
basic political laws of the land, have earned him the second title of
traitor.
Sir Launcelot was the most respected knight of King Arthur's court
as well as the personal favorite of King Arthur's. Everyone agreed that he
was the finest knight in Camelot for he was never defeated in any battle.
Often, he even took on multiple enemies alone and, against near ...

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that everyone admired, he
ceaselessly fulfilled each aspect of the code. Throughout the book, he
exhibits both honor and loyalty to King Arthur and all his fellow knights.
Courtly love is another part of the code of Chivalry. Courtly love is love
often between one man and another man's wife. By having an affair with
King Arthur's wife, although still abiding by the code of chivalry, his
loyalty was put into question.
Sir Launcelot had one dominant flaw; he was hopelessly in love with
King Arthur's wife. Merlin once prophesied, "Gwynevere is destined to love
Sir Launcelot and he her, and many disasters will result from their love."
Unfortunately, his prophecy could not have been more true. Queen Gwynevere
did indeed love him and they had an ongoing affair that they were able to
keep secret for a while. Eventually they were caught and Arthur, forced by
his duty as king, to sentence Queen Gwynevere to be burnt at the stake.
While in the midst of being brought to face her ...

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Added: 8/8/2005 03:45:07 AM
Category: Book Reports
Type: Free Paper
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