Sir Launcelot

Bulfinch's Mythology

Arthurian knight, raised by the Lady of the Lake.

King Arthur and His Knights

Arthur's greatest knight, whose love for Queen Guenever and failure in the Grail quest are key themes.

The Training of a Knight

Exemplary knight whose training would have followed this regimen.

IV: Arthur

Mentioned as one of the most famous knights who attempts to draw the sword from the stone but fails.

Guenever

Not present in this chapter.

King Arthur Gets a Sword from the Lady of the Lake

Not directly present; the Lady of the Lake is associated with Launcelot's upbringing.

Launcelot of the Lake

The central figure of the chapter; from his infancy rescued by the Lady of the Lake, to his knighthood, his love for Guenever, and his heroic deeds including slaying Sir Turquine and rescuing fellow knights.

Sir Launcelot

The protagonist of the chapter, the noblest knight living, who proves his prowess in tournaments and adventures, refuses the enchantress queens, and aids King Bagdemagus.

The Adventure of the Cart

Summoned by the queen's ring, rides in a cart of shame to rescue her, overcomes enchantments and a lion and leopard, duels Maleagans, and flees after Guenever's reproach.

X: The Lady of Shalott

Disguises himself as an old knight to attend the tournament, wears the Lady of Shalott's scarf, fights incognito, and is wounded by his brother Sir Hector.

XI: Queen Guenever's Peril

Returns in disguise as a black knight to defend Guenever, defeats Sir Mador, and reconciles with the queen.

XIII: Tristram and Isoude (Continued)

Admires Tristram's skill at the tournament and declines to dispute the honor of the day with him.

XIV: Sir Tristram’s Battle with Sir Launcelot

Fights Sir Tristram for four hours under a white disguise, then reconciles and embraces him.

XV: The Round Table

Welcomes Tristram and Isoude, offers his castle La Joyeuse Garde.

Sir Tristram

Mentioned indirectly through the quest of the Holy Greal; Tristram's oath references the quest.

XIX: The Sangreal, or Holy Graal

Beholds his son Sir Galahad with great joy; participates in the tournament and is one of the two knights Galahad does not surpass.

Sir Galahad

Beholds his son Sir Galahad with great joy and is one of the two knights who surpasses Galahad in the tournament.

XX: The Sangreal (Continued)

Rides through the forest, witnesses the Sangreal heal a knight but is unable to partake due to sin, confesses to a hermit and vows to avoid Queen Guenever.

Sir Launcelot

Confesses his lifelong love for Queen Guenever and his worldly motivations; repents and promises to avoid her company; witnesses the Sangreal but is unable to approach due to sin.

XXI: The Sangreal (Continued)

Returns to Camelot after failing to enter the Sangreal chamber; lies unconscious for twenty-four days and later recounts his adventures to King Arthur.

Sir Launcelot (Resumed)

The protagonist of the chapter; he experiences a vision of the Holy Grail, is rebuked for his lack of faith, and after a period of unconsciousness, accepts that the quest is achieved for him.

Sir Agrivain's Treason

Resumes his affair with Queen Guenever, escapes Sir Agrivain's trap, rescues the queen from execution, accidentally kills Sir Gaheris and Sir Gareth, and later spares Sir Gawain's life in single combat.

Morte d'Arthur

Returns too late to aid Arthur; seeks Guenever at the nunnery and is rebuffed; ultimately becomes a hermit.

Hero Myths of the British Isles

Foremost knight of the Round Table, known for his bravery and his tragic love for Queen Guenever.

L

Listed as the most famous knight of the Round Table.

T

Referenced as the slayer of Sir Turquine, a great knight and foe of Arthur.

Endnotes

Mentioned in connection with Queen Guenever and the episode of Francesca da Rimini.