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    The humanness of this error is to human equivalent of loading up the family to go to the fair, and arriving without one’s children. We learn from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, if we take ourselves less seriously, we may enjoy life more. The Arthurian Legend is essentially a guidebook filled with wonder, a moral code, examples of the spiritual battle of our human nature. In this way, Arthur’s idealism inspires generations to come to learn from his mistakes and to have the courage to make changes

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    Michelle Feddema ENG 4U Mr. Nielsen Friday November 19, 2010 A Comparison of Arthurian Legend in Various Stories Arthurian legend was a genre many writers used in Chaucer’s day. It is a story made of romances, heroism, and ballads mostly about Arthur’s chief knight Sir Gawain who was mainly a man of social and ethical virtue. Often time’s Arthurian legend is a story of a knight who fights the bad guy, learns a lesson, saves the day and get’s the girl. Although sometimes the knight may start

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    Arthurian Legend Even though the Arthur legend is hundreds of years old, our culture today is still fascinated with the idea of the Round Table and the love triangle between Arthur, Lancelot, and Guinevere. There are movies and books galore to read about the different takes on the legend of Arthur. However, it makes one wonder if our culture really understands the Arthurian legend. Especially in the movies the central idea of a literary work can be lost. Compared to Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur

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    Wesley Luong Ms.Price AS English II 22 September 2017 Arthurian Legend Report The tale of King Arthur is renowned to be one of the most popular myths in the entire world. The Arthurian legend is filled with massive amount of characters and lore. Each character serves a purpose in King Arthur’s road to kingship. Whether the characters are good or evil, they still mature Arthur’s growth. One character in particular was told to be Arthur most influential companion, which was Merlin. Another was

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    With the appeal of both magic, romance, and adventure, Arthurian legends continue to pique the interest of both children and adults. Many know the famous tales about Guinevere and Lancelot or the story of the Sword Excalibur, but the legends of Arthur include many other tales about the epic adventures of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. However, some of the most important stories to know of the Arthurian legends are where the legends originated, the Sword Excalibur,

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    Arthurian Legend, group of tales in several languages that concern the legendary King Arthur of the Britons, his realm, and the knights of his inner circle. The legend is one of the most enduring tales in recorded history. It first appeared in the 5th or 6th century ad and took its basic form between the 12th and 15th centuries. It continues as a popular subject in modern times. The legend presents Arthur as a leader in ancient times who defeats the Saxons and other enemies. He thereby unites

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    King Arthur was seen in many different perspectives throughout the stories written about him. Generally, he was seen as a strong powerful leader, but to some he was seen as an unfit heir to the throne. The Round Table; or King Arthur’s Feast, which was written in 1817 tells us about the King’s disappearance; while, King Arthur and King Cornwall written in 1995 shows us how he gains power and is a good leader. In the story The Round Table; Or King Arthur’s Feast shows us how he had disappeared

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    other famous Arthurian legends were believed to be mostly truth in the 11th Century. Many people enjoyed the idea that their history once contained a time of chivalry and wonder such as the tall tales described. Indeed, some today believe the same. However, King Arthur, despite being an influential figure from the 11th century onwards, was mostly a work a fiction, his tales and legends an amalgamation of truth and fantasy with some historical basis and much exaggeration. Arthurian legend is a blend

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    ❤The Triangles of Love❤ In the Arthurian legend, there are many love affairs that lead to someone's demise. The first deadly affair is among Gorlois, Igraine, and Uther Pendragon. Then, towards the climax of the legend, comes the love between King Arthur, Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot. The relationship between Elaine, Guinevere, and Lancelot is brought to light towards the end of the legend. Out of the many love triangles that end in a tragedy, one example is the love among Igraine, Gorlois, and Uther

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    The Arthurian legends have a foundation of extensive history and folklore that revolve around the fabled King Arthur of Camelot, his court, the Knights of the Round Table, as well as various other characters that come into play within each tale. Though these legends closely follow King Arthur’s entourage in their endeavors and encounters amongst the same mythical kingdom, the collection of texts written throughout the Middle Ages have been assembled by several authors over different centuries

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