Idylls of the King · Character
Sir Gawain
A proud knight of the Round Table whose fierce loyalty to Arthur's fellowship makes him both its brightest ornament and its most vulnerable target.
supporting
Also known as Gawain, O Gawain
First appearance: gareth and lynette
As a supporting figure in Idylls of the King, Sir Gawain is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Swears the vow but admits the quest was not for him; found a pavilion with maidens instead.
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In The Holy Grail: Swears the vow but admits the quest was not for him; found a pavilion with maidens instead. Later, in Pelleas and…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Knights and Betrayal
- Protagonist
- Love and Tragedy
- Supporting and Minor Figures
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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