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Sir Dagonet

King Arthur's fool, who sometimes jousts in mockery.

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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.
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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…

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SGSir GrifletKHKing HermanceELElaine le BlankSLSir Lamorak de…KAKing ArthurSDSir Dagonet

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Knights of endurance and folly
  • Knights of conflict and loyalty
  • Central tragic figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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