- Sir Lancelot and his adventures took him many places
- He encountered fortune and misfortune throughout his journey
- He was a great warrior that was compelled to help those in need of during battle
- The nun brings up a great point to Lancelot after his defeat in the tournament
- Lancelot was stuck with his earthly desires in the world
- He had come to the aid of those clad in black armor
- They were the manifestation of earthly sin and lust
- Lancelot learns of his vain and desire for glory
- The nun makes it a point to enlighten Lancelot of his earthly desires and boasting
- She tells him that he must begin to let go of such desires if he wishes to continue on his quest
- She basically tells him that he is the most sinful of all earthly knights
- Lancelot learns of his son Galahad and has great love for him
- He ultimately returns to his old self when he renews his love for the Queen
- The death of Arthur ends in such a sad manner
- It was difficult to see such a mighty warrior and king fall in battle
- I was a bit confused about this desire to return to the lake as his final resting place
- He commanded Sir Bedivere to throw Excalibur into the lake
- I am assuming he did not want another to come upon such a powerful sword
- The ending of Queen Guenevere was also saddening
- She lived her life as nun and even turned away Lancelot as he came to see her
- Sir Lancelot ended up withering away as he came to terms with the death of Arthur and his beloved Guenevere
The ending to the story is very saddening and hard to read. The mighty had fallen so much since the days of their beginnings. King Arthur and his death was so tragic. The death of his Queen was also saddening to see.
(King Arthur holding his crown. Source: UnTextbook)
Bibliography: King Arthur: Tales of the Round Table by Andrew Lang. Source: UnTextbook
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