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• The Round Table was a symbolic representation during the reign of King Arthur in reference to the late detail of the Last Supper. This event was laid out to interpret the equality of power among the Knights that were seated around the table. This presentation will explain from beginning to end how the Round Table was established, and the undertaking of symbolism within.

• A place of gathering for King Arthur and the Knights to share their stories and journeys among all.
• Provided the knights of Arthur’s court with a name.
• Gave all knights equal ownership, as there was no head of table.
• Derived from the stories of the Last Supper being seated at a round table with an empty seat for the one who betrayed Jesus.
• “Admission to the fellowship …show more content…

• Arthur proves his worthiness as to become King.
• “Marries Queen Guinevere, and sets up in his kingdom of Camelot” (Mark).
• Brought the most notable Knights into his Kingdom.
• Introduces the Round Table to establish that everyone who is worthy of a seat has a valid opinion, and of equal importance.

• “Arthur invites the greatest knights of the realm to come and dine in his banquet hall but, when they do, they begin fighting over who will get the best seat” (Mark).
• The Round Table finally within Camelot; There is no head of the table, and able to bring equality throughout.
• The theory of the Round Table came back into light through the marriage of Arthur and Guinevere. This established Arthur to bring the round table from Guinevere’s father.
• No matter the place in which this design of table, there is feeling of importance among all, and nobody feels beneath one another.

• This emblem was the most prominent and significant piece given to the knights that were worthy of being apart of King Arthurs Round Table, and was given to them during the ceremony of being knighted.
• “The order’s dominant idea was the love of God, men and noble deeds” (King Arthurs …show more content…

• “The Red Dragon symbolized their undying commitment to King Arthur” (King Arthurs Knights).
• “The Round Table was illustrative of the Eternity of God, the equality, unity, and comradeship of the Order, and singleness of purpose of all Knights” (King Arthurs Knights).

• The Round Table has different variations throughout history on how many knights were under King Arthurs rule and actually sat at the table.
• The benefit of a Round Table is that there is no established head of the table.
• Unlike other kingdoms in which there would be rectangular to distinguish the hierarchy.
• The most noble Knights would be allowed to have a seat at the table.
• “Therefore be a good knight and so I pray to God so ye may be, and if ye be of prowess and of worthiness then ye shall be a Knight of the Table Round” (King Arthurs Knights).

“Though it has been proven to be an imitation of the legendary table around which King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table congregated, this table hanging in the Great Hall of Winchester Castle itself dates back to late medieval times” (The Round Table of Knights

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