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which caracte was the most admirable and least and why?

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 18:38:16 PST

which caracte was the most admirable and least and why?

Think about Arthur's start in life in Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:07:45 PST

Think about Arthur's start in life in Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory when observing the development of his character. He started out in life as a sort of deal, to be given over at birth to fulfil a promise - a deal done between his father and Merlin the magician. Does this affect his resolve? Arthur has self-belief and hope - he steps up to the plate and calmly removes the sword from the stone. These character traits are important in a nation...

What are some traits of Arthur's character in "Morte d'Arthur" by Thomas...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:18:59 PST

What are some traits of Arthur's character in "Morte d'Arthur" by Thomas Malory?

How does this series of events make the ending of the tale seem fated?

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:04:59 PST

How does this series of events make the ending of the tale seem fated?

Uther Pendragon, King of England, is Arthur's father. He conceives...

Sun, 17 May 2009 23:18:45 PST

Uther Pendragon, King of England, is Arthur's father. He conceives Arthur out of wedlock (although later he marries her and Arthur is legitimized) with another man's wife. Igraine, the wife of the Duke of Cornwall, is deceived by sorcery to believe that Uther is her husband. The child who results is taken by the sorcerer responsible for the deception, a mysterious magician named Merlin, to be raised by another family. Uther dies soon...

In Le Morte d'Arthur, who are the major characters in Book 1, "The...

Sun, 17 May 2009 08:42:06 PST

In Le Morte d'Arthur, who are the major characters in Book 1, "The Tale of King Arthur"?

OK, I get it now! Well, the logical thing that comes to my mind is...

Fri, 1 May 2009 05:23:25 PST

OK, I get it now! Well, the logical thing that comes to my mind is church architecture, particularly stained glass and images of the Virgin Mary. Medieval knights in literature idolized Mary and even were called the cult of Mary. Colors were heavily symbolic, with blue symbolizing Mary, purple royalty, and green magic, for example. Think of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. As far as specific architectural styles, I am not that well-versed, but...

theme of Morte D Arthur

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:57:41 PST

theme of Morte D Arthur

This question relates to the time period the book was written rather...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:42:28 PST

This question relates to the time period the book was written rather than the book its self. How do you tie in architecture with the qualities of Medieval Romantism?

eNotes states elsewhere that the emphasis of the book is on "courtly...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:02:32 PST

eNotes states elsewhere that the emphasis of the book is on "courtly love, honor and virtue, valor and devotion, magic and miracles." If you go to the eNotes site and check "Themes," you will find excellent discussions of courtly love, honor, fate and destiny, obedience, and revenge.

Qualities of Le Morte D'Arthur

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:01:03 PST

I am having a hard time defining the qualities of the book which I have found to be: idealizing chivalry, idealizing the hero-knight and his noble deeds, a knight’s love for his lady, imaginary and vague settings, derives mystery and suspense from supernatural elements, and the use of concealed or disguised identity. If anyone has any idea plaes let me know.

In Book I Chapter 5 the events are described that lead up to Arthur...

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 19:49:20 PST

In Book I Chapter 5 the events are described that lead up to Arthur pulling the stone from the sword for the first time. The sword appears in the churchyard of the "greatest church in London" (15) when the kingship of England is in doubt. It says on the stone that "whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone and anvil, is right-wise King born of all England" (16). Since none of the lords of the realm have been able to move it, it remains...

In Le Morte d'Arthur, what events lead Arthur to pull the sword from the...

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:35:14 PST

In Le Morte d'Arthur, what events lead Arthur to pull the sword from the stone?

What is the line by line explanation of " morte d' arthur by alfred...

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:05:33 PST

What is the line by line explanation of " morte d' arthur by alfred tennyson " ? Please reply

What is a brief 3 paragraph summary of "Morte d'Arthur?"

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:29:43 PST

What is a brief 3 paragraph summary of "Morte d'Arthur?"

There are a large number of characters in this story. Some of the main...

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:52:45 PST

There are a large number of characters in this story. Some of the main characters are: “Arthur the ruler of Camelot Launcelot a friend and special knight in the court. Merlin a great sorcerer and the man who came up with the idea of the “round table.” Archbishop of Canterbury, arranges for the gathering of the lords. Lamorak de Galis a knight famous for his valor and his strength. King Evelake is an ancient ruler....

Who are the characters in "Le Morte D'Arthur?" And please give me or...

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:41:52 PST

Who are the characters in "Le Morte D'Arthur?" And please give me or show the summary of the story.

There are different legends about how King Arthur acquired the round...

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:55:20 PST

There are different legends about how King Arthur acquired the round table. The first time the round table is mentioned is in a text called "Roman de Brut" by an Anglo-Norman writer named Wace. He states that Arthur had the table installed so that no one who sat at it would be in a place of prominence; all would be equal.According to Malory's "Morte d'Arthur," the table was a wedding gift to Arthur and Guinevere from her...

The Round Table existed in the days of The Arthurian knights, who sat...

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:49:26 PST

The Round Table existed in the days of The Arthurian knights, who sat with King Arthur around a circular table. The table was circular because it allowed every seated member to face one another; there was a sense of equality, trust, and fellowship between the knights that had no other choice but to stare those around them directly in the eyes. Despite, the fellowship and brotherhood that the architecture of the table-shape lends however, our...

What was the origin of The Round Table?

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:28:18 PST

What was the origin of The Round Table?