Idylls of the King · Character
Sir Bedivere
The last knight standing beside a dying king, he must choose between keeping Excalibur's glory and obeying the voice that made him.
supporting
Also known as the bold Sir Bedivere, Sir Bedivere Revolving
First appearance: The Passing of Arthur
As a supporting figure in Idylls of the King, Sir Bedivere is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
First knight knighted by Arthur, defends Arthur's legitimacy before Leodogran.
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In The Coming of Arthur: First knight knighted by Arthur, defends Arthur's legitimacy before Leodogran. Later, in The Passing of Arthur: The last remaining knight, Bedivere twice disobeys Arthur's command to throw…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting and Minor Figures
- Protagonist
- Love and Tragedy
- Royal Lineage and Rebellion
- Knights and Betrayal
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Guinevere’s flight to Almesbury crystallizes…
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See Sir Bedivere in The Passing of Arthur