Idylls of the King · Character
Pelleas
A raw island knight who rides out of the waste to win a queen's circlet and a scornful lady's love, believing every smile.
supporting
Also known as Sir Pelleas, This Pelleas
First appearance: Pelleas and Ettarre
As a supporting figure in Idylls of the King, Pelleas is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Newly knighted by Arthur, falls in love with Ettarre, is betrayed by Gawain, and becomes disillusioned with the Round Table.
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Pelleas arrives at Caerleon from the barren isles, having known only his sisters and rough fisher-wives, and is knighted just in time for the tournament whose prize is a golden circlet. He falls instantly for Ettarre, a…
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- Psychological
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Character groups
- Knights and Betrayal
- Love and Tragedy
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Guinevere
psychological · negative
Guinevere cruelly toys with the naive Pelleas's affections, leading to his… How this plays out →
- Guinevere
psychological · negative
Guinevere cruelly toys with the naive Pelleas's affections, leading to his… How this plays out →
- Guinevere
psychological · negative
Guinevere cruelly toys with the naive Pelleas's affections, leading to his… How this plays out →
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