Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 309 summary
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In Chapter 309, Sir Dinadan calls Sir Tristram a coward to stir his anger and prevent Sir Palamides from winning the next morning’s prize. Sir Tristram defends Sir Launcelot’s superiority, Sir Palamides pledges lifelong service to Launcelot, and the assembled nobles praise Tristram and Launcelot for their deeds and courtesy.
What happens
- Sir Dinadan accuses Sir Tristram of cowardice after his inactive performance during the day.
- Tristram grows angry but says defeat by Sir Launcelot brings no shame because Launcelot surpasses other knights.
- Dinadan deliberately provokes Tristram because he believes an angry Tristram can keep Sir Palamides from winning the next morning’s prize.
- Palamides admits treating Launcelot badly, praises Launcelot’s generous response, and pledges lifelong service to him.
- The assembled rulers and knights praise Launcelot and Tristram, while the narrator stresses their unmatched deeds and readiness to accept honorable quests.
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What to notice
The narrator reveals that the accusation serves a deliberate purpose. Dinadan wants anger to strengthen Tristram’s performance against Palamides.
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Why does Dinadan call Tristram a coward?
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