Le Morte d’Arthur · Character
Sir Gaheris
A knight of Orkney, brother to Gawaine and Mordred.
minor
Also known as Gaheris, Sir Gaheris
First appearance: How a Young Man Came into the Court of King Arthur and Was Named La Cote Male Taile
Sir Gaheris shows up with force in How King Arthur Rode to Carlion, and of His Dream, and How He Saw the Questing Beast. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of the four sons of King Lot's wife who accompany her to Arthur's court.
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In How King Arthur Rode to Carlion, and of His Dream, and How He Saw the Questing Beast: One of the four sons of King Lot's wife who accompany her to Arthur's court. Later, in How Sir Tor was known for son of King…
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Character groups
- Central tragic figures
- Supporting and legendary figures
- Knights of conflict and loyalty
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- How King Arthur Rode to Carlion, and of His Dream, and How He Saw the Questing Beast
- How Sir Tor was known for son of King Pellinore, and how Gawaine was made knight
- How Sir Gawaine rode for to fetch again the hart, and how two brethren fought each against other for the hart.
- How the Hart Was Chased Into a Castle and There Slain, and How Sir Gawaine Slew a Lady
- How four knights fought against Gawaine and Gaheris
- How the Damosel of the Lake saved King Arthur from mantle that should have burnt him
- How Sir Launcelot behaved him in a tournament, and how he met with Sir Turquine leading Sir Gaheris
- How Sir Turquine was slain, and how Sir Launcelot bade Sir Gaheris deliver all the prisoners
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