Le Morte d’Arthur · Character
Sir Dagonet
King Arthur's fool, who sometimes jousts in mockery.
minor
Also known as Dagonet
First appearance: i
Sir Dagonet shows up with force in How La Cote Male Taile Overthrew Sir Dagonet and Proved His Worth. The page is where that presence becomes real.
King Arthur's fool, sent by Sir Kay to joust with La Cote Male Taile, and is overthrown.
Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.
In How La Cote Male Taile Overthrew Sir Dagonet and Proved His Worth: King Arthur's fool, sent by Sir Kay to joust with La Cote Male Taile, and is overthrown. Later, in XIX: King Arthur's fool, soused in a well by…
Continue beside the text
The fuller portrait of Sir Dagonet sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.
See Sir Dagonet in iCharacter Web
17 connectionsA slice of how Sir Dagonet sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Knights of endurance and folly
- Knights of conflict and loyalty
- Central tragic figures
- Protagonist
+12 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Sir Launcel…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while readingIn the story
Sir Dagonet appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- How La Cote Male Taile Overthrew Sir Dagonet and Proved His Worth
- XIX
- How the six knights sent Sir Dagonet to joust with King Mark, and how King Mark refused him
- How Sir Palomides by adventure met King Mark flying, and how he overthrew Dagonet and other knights
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for Sir Dagonet unlock in the free preview.
See Sir Dagonet in i