Idylls of the King · Character
Modred
Arthur's nephew, a subtle beast couchant with his eyes on the throne, waiting for the court to crack.
supporting
Also known as young Modred, Sir Modred
First appearance: the coming of arthur
As a supporting figure in Idylls of the King, Modred is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Observes the tension between Lancelot and Guinevere, thinking 'The time is hard at hand.'
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Modred moves through the later idylls as a silent disparager, chilling the people's praise of Arthur and tampering with the Lords of the White Horse to splinter the Table Round into feuds. His hate for Lancelot sharpens…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Knights and Betrayal
- Love and Tragedy
- Supporting and Minor Figures
- 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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See Modred in the coming of arthur