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Sir Perceval

A knight of the Round Table whose purity of heart sets him apart on the Grail quest, though his path is anything but simple.

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Also known as Percy, Perceval, Sir Perceval de Galis

First appearance: bulfinch s mythology

As a supporting figure in Bulfinch’s Mythology, Sir Perceval is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The protagonist, raised in ignorance of chivalry, who sets out to become a knight and proves his worth by defeating an insulting knight.
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Perceval rides among Arthur's fellowship as one of the few whose innocence and unworldliness mark him for the Sangreal's mysteries. His strength lies not in cunning but in a kind of holy simplicity that the world of…

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SGSir GalahadKAKing ArthurSLSir LauncelotSGSir GawainSKSir KaySPSir Perceval

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Arthurian and Romance Knights
  • Miscellaneous Mythological and Romance Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Greek and Trojan Heroes

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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