# Sir Percivale — Idylls of the King character guide

> Sir Percivale in Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Percivale, the meek Sir Percivale

**First appearance:** 0009-the-holy-grail

## Who they are

The meek knight whose hunger for spiritual purity sets him apart from Camelot's worldly glories and draws him toward a quest beyond knighthood.

## In the story

### [The Holy Grail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/idylls_of_the_king_se/chapters/the-holy-grail)

Narrates the entire chapter; recounts his vision, quest, and decision to enter a quiet life.

### [Pelleas and Ettarre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/idylls_of_the_king_se/chapters/pelleas-and-ettarre)

Pelleas questions him about the Queen's fidelity.

## Links

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