Sir Gawain and the Green Knight · Character

Queen Guinevere

Arthur's queen, present at the New Year's feast in Camelot.

minor

Also known as Queen Guenore

First appearance: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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Present at the feast, seated at the high table.

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With Bertilak de Hautdesert (social): Bertilak interacts with Queen Guinevere as a guest at Arthur's court, though she plays a minor role in the narrative.

In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Present at the feast, seated at the high table.

Later, in Fit I: Seated beside Gawain at the feast; Arthur comforts her after the Green Knight's departure.

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Bertilak de Hautdesert
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Present at the feast, seated at the high table.
Fit I
Seated beside Gawain at the feast; Arthur comforts her after the Green Knight's departure.
Fit II
Implied as part of the court from which Gawain departs.
Fit IV
Present at Camelot when Gawain returns and the court adopts the green baldric.
Endnotes
Mentioned in the context of Gawain sitting on her right as the 'Queen's Knight.'

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