Le Morte d'Arthur

by Thomas Malory

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Religion holds a crucial place in Malory's epic, often serving as allegory. Examine some of the Christian imagery present and consider how these elements influence Arthur's court and the Round Table.

Compare the depiction of genuine love between Gareth and his wife with the adulterous affair between Launcelot and Guinevere. What message do you believe Malory is conveying about the importance of legitimate love in the lives of his readers?

Analyze the code of conduct for Arthur's Round Table that his knights are expected to follow. Which knights do you believe most faithfully adhere to Arthur's ideals, and which knights significantly stray from these expectations?

Discuss the characteristics of the epic genre, paying particular attention to the elements that appear in Malory's text.

Investigate the theme of revenge in Malory's work and how this motif ultimately contributes to the downfall of Arthur's Camelot.

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