# Sir Kay — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court character guide

> Sir Kay in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kay

**First appearance:** 0005-iii-knights-of-the-table-round

## Who they are

Arthur's foster brother and seneschal, often portrayed as boastful and comedic.

## Relationships

### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan)

_rivalry_

Sir Kay initially mocks and mistreats Hank, leading to a lasting antagonistic relationship.

### [Sir Launcelot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/sir_launcelot)

_professional_

Sir Kay and Launcelot interact as fellow knights of the Round Table, with Kay often envious of Launcelot's fame.

### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan)

_rivalry_

Sir Kay initially mocks and mistreats Hank, leading to a lasting antagonistic relationship.

### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan)

_rivalry_

Sir Kay initially mocks and mistreats Hank, leading to a lasting antagonistic relationship.

### [Sir Launcelot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/sir_launcelot)

_professional_

Sir Kay and Launcelot interact as fellow knights of the Round Table, with Kay often envious of Launcelot's fame.

## In the story

### [A Word of Explanation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/a-word-of-explanation)

Appears in the Malory tale as the seneschal who is rescued by Sir Launcelot and later has his armor taken.

### [King Arthur's Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/ii-king-arthur-s-court)

The seneschal who captured Hank and plans to exhibit him before the king.

### [III: Knights of the Table Round](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/iii-knights-of-the-table-round)

The seneschal who falsely claims credit for capturing prisoners, but is exposed by Sir Launcelot.

### [IV: Sir Dinadan the Humorist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/iv-sir-dinadan-the-humorist)

Recounts a fantastical story of capturing Hank, describing him as a giant and ogre, and condemns him to death.

### [An Inspiration](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/v-an-inspiration)

Mentioned as the one whose project (Hank's execution) would trigger Hank's calamity.

## Links

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