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Sir Agravaine

A son of King Lot and brother to Gawaine, whose bitter envy of Launcelot drives him to expose the queen's affair and shatter the Round Table.

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Also known as Agravaine, Brother Sir Agravaine

First appearance: Of the joy King Arthur and the queen had of the achievement of the Sangreal; and how Launcelot fell to his old love again.

As a supporting figure in Le Morte d’Arthur, Sir Agravaine is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

One of the four sons of King Lot's wife who accompany her to Arthur's court.
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Sir Agravaine is one of the Orkney brothers, fierce and proud, but overshadowed by Gawaine's renown and resentful of Launcelot's supremacy. He pressures Arthur to trap Launcelot and Guenever together, forcing the king to act against his own heart. His relentless pursuit of the lovers' secret sets in motion the war that will destroy the fellowship, making him a catalyst for the tragedy.

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SLSir LionelSKSir KayKBKing BanLTLucan the ButlerSSSir Sagramore …SASir Agravaine

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Character groups

  • Knights of conflict and loyalty
  • Knights of endurance and folly
  • Central tragic figures
  • Vengeance and service

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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