A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court · Character
Sir Gawaine
A prominent knight of the Round Table, known for his strength and loyalty.
minor
Also known as Sir Gawaine ware, Gawaine
First appearance: iii knights of the table round
Sir Gawaine shows up with force in Sandy's Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Appears in Sandy's tale as a knight who questions damsels about a dishonored shield.
Sir Gawaine first appears in 0005 iii knights of the table round.
In Sandy's Tale: Appears in Sandy's tale as a knight who questions damsels about a dishonored shield.
Later, in XIX: Knight-Errantry as a Trade: Mentioned as having killed seven of the Duke of South Marches' sons.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Core Camelot Characters
- Supporting and Antagonistic Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Sir Gawaine in iii knights of the table round