Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 394 summary
Chapter 394 of 503 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 394, Gawaine hears that his sins prevent him from finding the Sancgreal, while the hermit contrasts his conduct with Sir Launcelot’s efforts to abandon sin. Gawaine declines further counsel, rejoins Sir Ector, and continues riding after a night at a forester’s house.
What happens
- Gawaine asks why he and other knights encounter fewer adventures than before.
- The hermit explains that the Sancgreal remains hidden from sinners and condemns Gawaine’s killing.
- He contrasts Gawaine with Sir Launcelot, who avoids killing during the quest but remains unsteady in his thoughts.
- The hermit urges Gawaine to serve God, comparing him to a barren old tree.
- Gawaine leaves to join Sir Ector, and they receive hospitality before resuming their ride the next morning.
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What to notice
The tree image presents Gawaine’s life as spiritually barren. The hermit still urges him to offer God what remains.
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Why does Gawaine decline to speak further with the hermit?
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