Vision and monstrous knights in Sir Thomas Malory's Morte darthur

Hynes, K. (2020). Vision and monstrous knights in Sir Thomas Malory's Morte darthur. https://scholar.acadiau.ca/islandora/object/theses:3541

Title: Vision and monstrous knights in Sir Thomas Malory's Morte darthur
Author: Hynes, Karen
Call Number: LE3 .A278 2020
Date: 2020
Supervisor: Whetter, Kevin
Degree Grantor: Acadia University
Degree Name: Master of Arts
Degree Level: Masters
Discipline: English
Affiliation: English & Theatre Studies
Abstract: This thesis aims to explore and expand on the definition of knighthood as set out in Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthurthrough theories of vision and monstrosity. The connections established between monstrosity and knighthood are contrasted with an system of reputation and prowess. Despite this established chivalric structure, renowned knights such as Balin, Gareth, and Lancelot also problematize the concepts of reputation and honour that knighthood is based upon. Deviant behaviour on part of these Arthurian knights offers a nuanced way in which knighthood can be read in the Morte Darthur, as ultimately, a successful knight must balance a kind of monstrosity in order to attain such status
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