Le Morte d’Arthur · Character

Elaine le Blank

The Fair Maiden of Astolat who dies for love of Launcelot.

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Also known as Elaine, fair Elaine, maiden Elaine

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Mentioned as King Pelles' niece, present at the table.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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How Sir Tristram overcame the battle, and how Elias desired a man to fight body for body.
Not present in this chapter.
How Sir Percivale and Sir Bors met with Sir Galahad, and how they came to the castle of Carbonek, and other matters
Mentioned as King Pelles' niece, present at the table.
How Sir Launcelot rode to Astolat, and received a sleeve to wear upon his helm at the request of a maid
The Fair Maiden of Astolat who falls in love with Launcelot and gives him her red sleeve to wear as a token.
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The Fair Maiden of Astolat; discovers Launcelot's identity, rushes to his bedside, and tends to him day and night.
How Sir Bors sought Launcelot and found him in the hermitage, and of the lamentation between them
Referred to as the Fair Maiden of Astolat, who loves Launcelot and is diligent in her care for him.

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