Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 360 summary
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In Chapter 360, the queen praises Galahad’s ancestry, and the covered Holy Grail appears at supper, supplying each knight with his favorite food and drink. Sir Gawaine vows to seek an uncovered view, most Round Table knights join him, and King Arthur fears the quest means death and separation for his fellowship.
What happens
- The queen sees Galahad’s face, recognizes his likeness to Launcelot, and praises his noble ancestry.
- The court returns to Camelot, attends evensong, and gathers for supper.
- Thunder and extraordinary sunlight precede the covered Grail, which brings fragrance and each knight’s favorite food and drink.
- After the Grail disappears, speech returns, and the king thanks God for the Pentecost gift.
- Gawaine vows to seek a clearer sight of the Grail, and most Round Table knights make matching vows.
- Arthur grieves because the vows bind his knights, and he fears their fellowship cannot survive intact.
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What to notice
Arthur sees the vows as a threat to his cherished fellowship. His prediction expresses fear, not an outcome shown here.
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Why does Gawaine vow to seek the Grail?
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