Le Morte Darthur by Sir Thomas Malory - Book Report/Review Example

The round table was disintegrated despite its importance for the knights and the kingdom due to different reasons. The first reason was the exposure of the love affair between Lancelot and Guinevere. Lancelot was a devoted and loyal knight and was deeply in love with Guinevere, Arthur's wife. the most persuasive speech about the relationship which is between Gwenyvere and Lancelot can be observed in the words of La Beale Isode while speaking to Palomides: "and there recommended me unto Quene Gwenyvere and tell her that I send her worde that there be within this but four lovers, and that is Sir Launcelot and Dame Gwenyver, and Sir Trystramesand Quene Isode" (p. 267). Their love was not hidden from anyone and this was a shame for the king and his fellowmen.

After coming to know about this affair, Arthur's attitude towards both of them changed and he no longer trusted them. The second reason was the quest for the Holy Grail, in which many knights shed their lives. The third reason was the Mordred disloyalty and betrayal. Mordred (Arthur's son by Lot's wife) tried to take over the control of the empire. However, the memories of the round table are preserved as part of middle age English literature. A replica of 'The Round table" is placed at Winchester Castle situated in England.

The story of Camelot and people associated with it is of great importance and known for the brilliance of works done by many authors and poets for years. It is the tragic story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Camelot has historical significance as it was the most celebrated castles in the Arthurian legends and became the most important place for the meetings and celebrations of the king and his fellowmen. Camelot fell apart due to the reason of dispute among Arthur and Lancelot and the conspiracies of Mordred.

It caused great harm to the King's reputation and as Mordred was conspiring against King he provoked the King to take some action against Lancelot. The king was ignoring Lancelot and Guinevere's affair in order to save the kingdom from destruction. The continuous provocation of Mordred and stress on Arthur ended up in the misery of Camelot. The end of the Camelot was tragic as Arthur takes Mordred's life but is fatally injured by him, as Merlin has foretold. Launcelot and Guinevere both depart their lives of ill health shortly after the demise of King Arthur.

In this way, the Round Table and Camelot come to an end.