Characters from Le Morte d'Arthur

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

- Agravaine

One of Gawain and Gareth's siblings, and also a nephew of Arthur. This person participates in Mordred's plots and in the murder of the person's own mother.

Archbishop of Canterbury

This person arranges for the gathering of the lords. This results in Arthur's successfully pulling Excalibur from the stone, and the lord's acceptance of him as their king.

Arthur

He established a code of behavior, demanding that the knights be merciful, righteous, and honorable. On of...
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