Lancelot and Guenever
- Lancelot was "mad on God"
- at first, Guenever was patient
- she was just happy to see him
- Lancelot was afraid she would be upset by his decision
- meanwhile, Guenever is hoping he'll fail
"She loved these interests--loved the old soldier to follow so faithfully his innocent love of God. She knew it was doomed to failure." (474)
- A year later, Guenever was angry because Lancelot has "selfishly" stuck to his vows
- Lancelot had no right to break her heart like that
- She sends him away when he will not yield
- The court is in decline
- people are petty, gossip rules, and couples are unfaithful
- Guenever was unpopular and was accused of trying to poison Gawaine
- Bors finds Lancelot so he can defend her in a trial by combat--he wins
- Lancelot returns to Corbin
- Elaine is waiting, expecting that he will remain with her
- he realized he is the main reason for Elaine's sad life
"Elaine had been explained to and it was Elaine who struck the only strong blow of her life. She struck in unintentionally by committing suicide." (493)
- Guenever admonishes Lancelot, "Why were you not kinder to her?" and she meant it. (494)
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