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Comparing King Arthur And Sir Lancelot
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Throughout time people have faced challenges with their love lives. Some must choose between what is right and what some may want. In the legends of King Arthur, many decisions must be made that may affect the future of Camelot, Arthur’s kingdom. Many versions of Arthur’s story can be ream or viewed on film. One specific movie called, “The First Knight,” is a portrayal of the famous love triangle between King Arthur, his wife Lady Guinevere and the mysterious Sir Lancelot. Similarities between this movie and some readings are apparent. One is, although Guinevere has a secret affair with Sir Lancelot, she did love King Arthur and had not just used him for the privileges that came with marrying him. Also, in bother versions, Lancelot is said to be the most powerful knight and …show more content…
Some may agree that Guinevere was a bad wife for cheating on Arthur but she could not control how she felt, she could only control where her feelings led her. Personally, I understand how Guinevere could love both Arthur and Lancelot. She must have felt horrible though. In my opinion, Arthur must have felt worse. He felt betrayed by his best knight and his only true love. As king, he had many other problems to deal with and now his wife hurt him so badly. The text showed an angrier side to Arthur than the movie. In “The First Knight,” Arthur was mad but he was more filled with sorrow. The most difficult choice he had to make in his love life was whether he should abide by the law and kill both Guinevere and Lancelot, or set them free. In the movie, he decides to hold a trial and wants the court to decide what should become of them. He wanted to show his people he stands by his laws and no one is an exception. I cannot imagine what thoughts must have been running though King Arthur’s head. In the movie, through all the drama he managed to help Camelot continue to
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