Idylls of the King · Character
Geraint
A prince of Devon who rides after a dwarf's insult to the Queen, and finds in a ruined castle the woman he will both wed and wrongly suspect.
supporting
Also known as Prince Geraint
First appearance: The Marriage of Geraint
As a supporting figure in Idylls of the King, Geraint is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A brave knight of Arthur's court who marries Enid, becomes uxorious and neglects his duties, and later tests Enid's loyalty.
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Geraint enters the Idylls as a knight of instinct and quick blood: when a dwarf whips his cheek before Guinevere, he restrains his sword only to vow he will track the vermin to their earths. That pursuit leads him to…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Redemption and Conflict
- Love and Tragedy
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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- Enid
romantic · positive
Enid and Geraint are devoted spouses, though their love is tested by jealousy and… How this plays out →
- Enid
romantic · positive
Enid and Geraint are devoted spouses, though their love is tested by jealousy and… How this plays out →
- Enid
romantic · positive
Enid and Geraint are devoted spouses, though their love is tested by jealousy and… How this plays out →
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