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Sir Bors

A knight of the Round Table who witnesses the Grail.

minor

Also known as Bors

First appearance: The Holy Grail

Sir Bors shows up with force in The Holy Grail. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Swears the vow; sees the Grail and weeps when asked about it.
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SLSir LancelotKAKing ArthurVIVivienSPSir PercivaleSGSir GawainSBSir Bors

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting and Minor Figures
  • Love and Tragedy
  • Protagonist
  • Knights and Betrayal

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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