What characteristics of Medieval Romance are shown in Le Morte D'Arthur? Book: Le Morte D'Arthur Author: Sir Thomas Malory

The quest of the Sangreal in Le Morte D'Arthur depicts several of the characteristics of Medieval Romance. For instance, Sir Launcelot's struggle to find the grail and come to terms with his sins reflects the quality. Sir Launcelot's attempt at the grail begins on page 387, and the ensuing events show the knight as the tale's protagonist. Another key element of this literature was the notion of a quest and the physical and mental struggles involved …

…demonstrate chivalry, but Sir Bors is one knight in particular who lives by the heroic code. At one point in his search for the grail, Sir Bors helps a young noblewoman in keeping her rightful inheritance. When she tells him her story, Sir Bors says, "on behalf of God and of yourself, I will defend your just cause." His behavior and lack of hesitation, when pursuing justice show the importance of chivalry in medieval literature.