Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 496 summary
Chapter 496 of 503 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 496, the narrator weighs claims that King Arthur survives, while Queen Guenever hears of his death and becomes a nun at Almesbury. Her withdrawal into penance leaves her ruling the religious community, and the narrator shifts attention toward Sir Launcelot du Lake.
What happens
- Some people claim that King Arthur remains alive and is destined to return, but the narrator favors belief in his death.
- A reported tomb inscription presents Arthur as both a former king and a king yet to come.
- Sir Bedivere and the hermit live near Glastonbury, devoting themselves to prayer and self-denial.
- Queen Guenever hears that Arthur and the knights are slain, leaves with five ladies, and becomes a nun at Almesbury.
- Guenever practices strict penance and becomes abbess; the narrator turns attention to Sir Launcelot du Lake.
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What to notice
The inscription joins acknowledgment of Arthur’s burial with hope for renewed kingship. It captures the uncertainty surrounding his death.
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What position does Guenever hold at Almesbury?
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