The Best of the Lot: Galahad vs. Daniel Jackson
So since a few of you seemed interested, I'm posting the paper I wrote comparing/contrasting Galahad to Daniel. Remember, this is a literary analysis for a Freshman English class (meaning there were ridiculous requirements I needed to adhere to), so if it reads a certain way...anywho, I enjoyed doing this paper. I mean the big reason I took the class was in the hope I'd have more opportunities to write on my #1 fandom for an actual grade! XP
Also, I've left the works cited but have cut all of the episode citations on there since you all should know which episodes I'm talking about!
The Best of the Lot: Galahad vs. Daniel Jackson
The quest for the Holy Grail is a feature in numerous Arthurian tales, and several of the Knights of the Round Table were known to have sought the great symbolic prize. From Lancelot to Perceval, the search for the Chalice was seen as the greatest journey of any knight trying to prove his worth. Arguably, the most famous for his quest for the Grail was Galahad. Even more so, he was known to be the ‘greatest’ Knight of the Round because he was the only one to accomplish the goal of finding the great Sangraal. Textual evidence from Thomas Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur supports this claim, and several traditions of Galahad explained by Alan Lupack also favor Galahad for the ‘best knight category.’ In comparison, the character of Daniel Jackson from the show Stargate SG-1 has often been referred to the best character both morally and spiritually. There are many characteristics about both personal stories and their own personal quests for the Grail that can help one strongly support the idea that Galahad and Daniel Jackson are the best of the best, with both similarities and differences that make them that way.
Upon first glance between the two characters, it might not be apparent that Daniel and Galahad could be compared and found to have a similar path. Galahad was a Knight of Arthurian times, raised under a code of chivalry and religion. The quest for the grail was a personal achievement and maybe selfish accomplishment. Daniel is a character of the modern period, raised in a whole different setting. He isn’t tied to religion like Galahad and the other Knights were, though he does have his own code of ‘chivalry’ and a sort of moral compass. And his quest for the Sangraal is far from a selfish achievement, done as an act of saving millions of people rather than saving oneself. Yet they do share a common goodness that drives them, and even a single-minded nature that keeps them focused on their goal.
Galahad is often “depicted as the ideal Grail Knight” (Lupack 257). The stories of how he comes to be the greatest knight vary from source to source, but the general consensus seems to show him as the one who will go forth and reach the Holy Grail. His achievement of said Grail alone makes him the greatest knight because only the best of the best could obtain it. It is also in his pursuit of the prize that helps prove he was the most splendid among them. His focus is on nothing but the great Chalice, and he sacrifices love and life to show how devoted he is to his task. Galahad is “destined to achieve the quest of the Grail,” and he takes that destiny to heart (Lupack 107). In many versions of the story, specifically that of Thomas Malory, Sir Galahad is the knight to sit in the Siege Perilous - a sign that he is the chosen Grail Knight (Lupack 38). Malory even claims Galahad is the best by putting him above Lancelot. He has Elaine, Galahad’s mother, state her “child is Galahad” and that “he shall be much better than ever was Sir Launcelot du Lake, that is his own father.” (Malory 80). Unlike his father, Galahad has no demands on him by the codes of chivalry and love, and he does not allow such things to distract him in his pursuit (Lupack 141). He doesn’t succumb to “demands of becoming part of society” or allow himself the joys of “early pleasures” (141). For him, it is all about the spiritual journey and the abandonment of “wretched” society, and why wouldn’t it be? He is supposed to be the greatest knight amongst them. His actions in life prove that he is the highest among them, for unlike those of his father, or even Arthur, Galahad’s choices are not materialistic.
Daniel Jackson often does things for the greater good of all, even if it is in detriment to his own wellbeing. He has a single-minded nature of helping everyone, and takes it upon his shoulders to make sure he does just that. His drive can be seen as the strongest to the whole of mankind. He can be fatally wounded (“The Serpent’s Lair”), infected with alien diseases (“Legacy”, “Morpheus”), or lose his leg from frostbite (“Stargate: Continuum”), and still Daniel will fight until his dying breath. He sacrifices himself time and again (“Meridian”), and in regards to the quest of the Sangraal, sacrifices his ties to his friends and probable lover to obtain it (“The Quest, Part 2”). These all can be seen as ample evidence of the type of person he is as a whole. He doesn’t see how it will affect his future, but the future of all those under the threat of conversion. His likeness to that of Galahad is pointed out by the character Merlin, who refers to Daniel as the knight who would seek and find the Grail (“The Quest, Part 2”). The pieces begin to fall into place then, and upon deeper research one can easily see how the two characters separated by thousands of years share a common path based upon their moral beliefs and drive for good.
There are many threads that connect both Galahad’s quest for the Grail, and Daniel’s. First of all, the quest for such a great prize is a “task that requires dedication, perseverance, and purity” (Lupack 2). Both characters posses such traits, which are evident in how they go about achieving things. Daniel is known for his dedication to those he cares about and his commitment to missions which are for the greater good of humanity. His perseverance is shown time and again, even in the face of great defeat. Adria, a character of the worst kind, demands Daniel accompany her to retrieve the Sangraal because she knows only a person who is pure in spirit can obtain it (“The Quest, Part 1”). Because he has ascended more than once, a feat which only the truly good can achieve, is also a testament to the purity of his heart and soul. Likewise, there are ample examples of Galahad proving his worth in such categories. He has a “single-minded pursuit” for the grail and is determined to attain it no matter what sacrifices he has to make (Lupack 2). Even when he is weary and does not think he can make it a moment further, something reignites his drive and he pushes on (Lupack 253-254). This can also be seen in the case of Daniel’s journey where, at one point, he is at the very end of his rope and a random happening of events causes him to keep pushing forward (“Stargate: The Ark of Truth”). In both instances, the heroes are given divine guidance from above. Where Galahad simply hears a divine voice, Daniel actually sees the “higher power” who has been guiding him along. Ironically, while it was Merlin’s voice he was hearing, it turned out to be Morgan Le Fay who was helping him. Still, the involvement of the higher kind in Daniel’s and Galahad’s quest for the Grail, is a sign that they are better than others. Why else would both of them have been divinely protected throughout their journeys? The shield only Galahad can use which makes him incapable of receiving harm is the same as Merlin protecting Daniel from the powers of evil attempting to overtake him (Lupack 41, “The Shroud”). They are forms of protection singular to the individual using them, making those individuals singular amongst the lot for they are signs of those singular characters’ goodness within. And let’s not forget both Galahad and Daniel “have many adventures because they are destined” (141). It is in the very fabric of their beings to go out and seek the Grail because fate has ordained them the most worthy of the task and knows they are the only ones capable in their respective worlds of continuing until the goal is achieved. Elaine knew “that same night should be gotten upon her Galahad that should prove the best knight of the world” (Malory 76). She prophesized of the greatness and strength set to come from her womb. It was the same with Merlin in Stargate, who simply had to look upon Daniel to know he was the ‘Galahad’ of the time. Because he actually refers to Daniel as such indicates this. Both characters also show evidence of being men worthy of the “highest spirituality”, something only the greatest among us can achieve (Lupack 2). In Galahad’s case, not only is his achievement of actually obtaining the Grail a sign of the highest spirituality, but so is his insistence that he leave behind the earthly world. His ability to do so shows that he is the best for only the greatest of men would leave behind the physical world to achieve a more meaningful level of existence. This is also the same in Daniel’s journey. He releases the burden of his human body to achieve a higher plane of existence (“Meridian”). And not only does he do it once, but twice. Only the best among the human class are allowed access to the plane of higher beings, and Daniel proves he is among that class. No other character achieved a state of ascension like he did, just like no other knight was willing to sacrifice their earthly existence like Galahad was. They both gain a glimpse of greater knowledge and know they must abandon what they are attached to in order to obtain it. Galahad sees “mysteries that surpass all other mysteries” (Lupack 245), and Daniel finally has a chance to understand the “meaning of life stuff” he’s been yearning after for so long (“Torment of Tantalus”). The seeking of knowledge to better themselves makes them better men for this quest for knowledge shows that they understand no man can ever stop learning. When men stop seeking new ideas and thoughts, they diminish themselves. Daniel and Galahad do not allow themselves to be diminished in the sense of what is most important - the mind. Another factor into what makes them the best is they must be able to defend themselves and fight off the worst of all evils. Where being a “skilled warrior” is looked upon as an admirable attribute in Galahad’s time (Lupack 73), it is an important factor into why those around Daniel respect him so much. The ability to fight well not only showed one had a keen mind, but also that they had the courage to take on any task put before them - in the case of Daniel and Galahad, the seeking of the Grail being the most courageous and trying set at their feet.
Despite all of their similarities, there are some differences that make Daniel Jackson and Galahad singular in their pursuits. And yet these differences are their own unique ways of showing why they are the best of their respective groups. Where Galahad is a single-minded hero who is never sidetracked by love or a code of loyalty, Daniel doesn’t just see the quest for the Sangraal. He has his team, essentially his family, who he thinks about first. Then there is Vala, his apparent love interest, whom he protects without a second thought - which gets him captured by the enemy in the process. Galahad has “his trust and his interest completely in the heavenly sphere” (Lupack 2). He is guided by heavenly beings and has the utmost trust in them. Daniel, on the other hand, knows he cannot rely on most, if any, of the ‘higher beings’ in his world. His trust in them has been shattered on numerous occasions (“Full Circle”, “Threads”, “The Pegasus Project”), and it is actually because these higher beings will do almost nothing to help him that makes him work that much more to find the Grail. Daniel takes it upon himself to do the thing that the Ancients, Stargate’s higher power, refuse to be a part of. They are more of a hindrance to him, and he works his way around such a roadblock. The differences here show what goodness is inside both men. In almost a reverse to the area of loved ones, Galahad’s acceptance and faith in the higher beings helps him better himself in the way Daniel’s rejection of such beings allows him to overcome large obstacles and complete his task. Even areas where they are similar in some regard have their differences, but these differences do not diminishes the greatness of either man. Galahad’s insistence on leaving the earthly world makes him the greatest knight of the lot, and reversely it is Daniel’s insistence to return to the earthly world that makes him the best of them all. Galahad’s leaving of the “wrecched” world shows he is more than capable of sacrificing everything he has and knows to achieve a greater existence (Lupack 141). Whereas Daniel being adamant about returning to the human plane of existence is so he can do more good because the rules of the Ancients hold him back from that. He wants to return so he can continue to help the millions out there that need someone to be their ‘voice’, as well as help his friends when they need him (something he is not able to do to the full extent while he is ascended). His drive not to give up and his willingness to sacrifice the vast amount of knowledge ascension gave him shows he is better than all the other Ascended beings who do nothing to interfere in the ‘lesser’ planes. It makes him better than all the higher powers that went before him.
In my honest opinion, I believe the character of Daniel Jackson is a better representation of the greatest of the group. He is more than capable of sacrificing everything in his life for obtaining a higher power, or achieving a weapon that will take out the greatest enemy. It is true Galahad is also capable of the same tasks, but he doesn’t even consider his ties to earth beforehand. Daniel does, and he gives up knowledge he has been seeking for years to be able to help others, especially his friends. He is the better of the two because he has the friends, essentially his family, to keep him going and give him focus. They are the foremost thing in his mind, always, and that is something Galahad does not have. Love is the answer to achieving eternal life, an immortality of greatness. Galahad did not have such love. And even though he was the greatest of his time for his achievement of the Grail, he didn’t have any love to guide him along. Daniel was able to achieve the Sangraal, and did so while supported by those who cared about and loved him. Galahad was the greatest in his time, but is no doubt surpassed by the one who fights in his modern day image - Daniel Jackson.
Both Galahad and Daniel Jackson are characters separated by numerous factors. Not only are the sources they come from set years and years apart, the genres in which they reside are also quite different. Galahad was a Knight of the Round table, born from the Arthurian mythology. Daniel Jackson is a modern day hero fighting the trials of space known only to the Sci-fi world. Still, they are revered as the greatest of their respective worlds. Many authors, including Thomas Malory, proclaimed Galahad as the best for his achievement in finding the Holy Grail. Not only does Daniel find the Stargate SG-1 equivalent of the Grail, but he has a unimaginable number of fans who could easily show why he is the best character of the entire bunch. Galahad has had years to prove why he is the best. Daniel hasn’t had as long, but going on twelve years he has shown us nothing but greatness. It can probably be argued how these two characters are not the greatest of their times, or how they aren’t related in the slightest bit. But I firmly believe Galahad and Daniel Jackson are kindred spirits connected through their trials and their seeking of the Grail, and these trials and the ultimate achievement of such as prize does indeed make them the best of the lot.
Works Cited
Malory, Thomas. King Arthur’s Last Battle. London: Penguin Books Ltd., 2006.
Lupack, Alan. Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend. New York: Oxford University Press Inc., 2007
I'm open to all thoughts, arguments, opinions, criticisms, etc. If you can make a sound argument against me, than I did my job (according to the requirements of the paper) so feel free to let me know what you think.
~Pip
Also, I've left the works cited but have cut all of the episode citations on there since you all should know which episodes I'm talking about!
The Best of the Lot: Galahad vs. Daniel Jackson
The quest for the Holy Grail is a feature in numerous Arthurian tales, and several of the Knights of the Round Table were known to have sought the great symbolic prize. From Lancelot to Perceval, the search for the Chalice was seen as the greatest journey of any knight trying to prove his worth. Arguably, the most famous for his quest for the Grail was Galahad. Even more so, he was known to be the ‘greatest’ Knight of the Round because he was the only one to accomplish the goal of finding the great Sangraal. Textual evidence from Thomas Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur supports this claim, and several traditions of Galahad explained by Alan Lupack also favor Galahad for the ‘best knight category.’ In comparison, the character of Daniel Jackson from the show Stargate SG-1 has often been referred to the best character both morally and spiritually. There are many characteristics about both personal stories and their own personal quests for the Grail that can help one strongly support the idea that Galahad and Daniel Jackson are the best of the best, with both similarities and differences that make them that way.
Upon first glance between the two characters, it might not be apparent that Daniel and Galahad could be compared and found to have a similar path. Galahad was a Knight of Arthurian times, raised under a code of chivalry and religion. The quest for the grail was a personal achievement and maybe selfish accomplishment. Daniel is a character of the modern period, raised in a whole different setting. He isn’t tied to religion like Galahad and the other Knights were, though he does have his own code of ‘chivalry’ and a sort of moral compass. And his quest for the Sangraal is far from a selfish achievement, done as an act of saving millions of people rather than saving oneself. Yet they do share a common goodness that drives them, and even a single-minded nature that keeps them focused on their goal.
Galahad is often “depicted as the ideal Grail Knight” (Lupack 257). The stories of how he comes to be the greatest knight vary from source to source, but the general consensus seems to show him as the one who will go forth and reach the Holy Grail. His achievement of said Grail alone makes him the greatest knight because only the best of the best could obtain it. It is also in his pursuit of the prize that helps prove he was the most splendid among them. His focus is on nothing but the great Chalice, and he sacrifices love and life to show how devoted he is to his task. Galahad is “destined to achieve the quest of the Grail,” and he takes that destiny to heart (Lupack 107). In many versions of the story, specifically that of Thomas Malory, Sir Galahad is the knight to sit in the Siege Perilous - a sign that he is the chosen Grail Knight (Lupack 38). Malory even claims Galahad is the best by putting him above Lancelot. He has Elaine, Galahad’s mother, state her “child is Galahad” and that “he shall be much better than ever was Sir Launcelot du Lake, that is his own father.” (Malory 80). Unlike his father, Galahad has no demands on him by the codes of chivalry and love, and he does not allow such things to distract him in his pursuit (Lupack 141). He doesn’t succumb to “demands of becoming part of society” or allow himself the joys of “early pleasures” (141). For him, it is all about the spiritual journey and the abandonment of “wretched” society, and why wouldn’t it be? He is supposed to be the greatest knight amongst them. His actions in life prove that he is the highest among them, for unlike those of his father, or even Arthur, Galahad’s choices are not materialistic.
Daniel Jackson often does things for the greater good of all, even if it is in detriment to his own wellbeing. He has a single-minded nature of helping everyone, and takes it upon his shoulders to make sure he does just that. His drive can be seen as the strongest to the whole of mankind. He can be fatally wounded (“The Serpent’s Lair”), infected with alien diseases (“Legacy”, “Morpheus”), or lose his leg from frostbite (“Stargate: Continuum”), and still Daniel will fight until his dying breath. He sacrifices himself time and again (“Meridian”), and in regards to the quest of the Sangraal, sacrifices his ties to his friends and probable lover to obtain it (“The Quest, Part 2”). These all can be seen as ample evidence of the type of person he is as a whole. He doesn’t see how it will affect his future, but the future of all those under the threat of conversion. His likeness to that of Galahad is pointed out by the character Merlin, who refers to Daniel as the knight who would seek and find the Grail (“The Quest, Part 2”). The pieces begin to fall into place then, and upon deeper research one can easily see how the two characters separated by thousands of years share a common path based upon their moral beliefs and drive for good.
There are many threads that connect both Galahad’s quest for the Grail, and Daniel’s. First of all, the quest for such a great prize is a “task that requires dedication, perseverance, and purity” (Lupack 2). Both characters posses such traits, which are evident in how they go about achieving things. Daniel is known for his dedication to those he cares about and his commitment to missions which are for the greater good of humanity. His perseverance is shown time and again, even in the face of great defeat. Adria, a character of the worst kind, demands Daniel accompany her to retrieve the Sangraal because she knows only a person who is pure in spirit can obtain it (“The Quest, Part 1”). Because he has ascended more than once, a feat which only the truly good can achieve, is also a testament to the purity of his heart and soul. Likewise, there are ample examples of Galahad proving his worth in such categories. He has a “single-minded pursuit” for the grail and is determined to attain it no matter what sacrifices he has to make (Lupack 2). Even when he is weary and does not think he can make it a moment further, something reignites his drive and he pushes on (Lupack 253-254). This can also be seen in the case of Daniel’s journey where, at one point, he is at the very end of his rope and a random happening of events causes him to keep pushing forward (“Stargate: The Ark of Truth”). In both instances, the heroes are given divine guidance from above. Where Galahad simply hears a divine voice, Daniel actually sees the “higher power” who has been guiding him along. Ironically, while it was Merlin’s voice he was hearing, it turned out to be Morgan Le Fay who was helping him. Still, the involvement of the higher kind in Daniel’s and Galahad’s quest for the Grail, is a sign that they are better than others. Why else would both of them have been divinely protected throughout their journeys? The shield only Galahad can use which makes him incapable of receiving harm is the same as Merlin protecting Daniel from the powers of evil attempting to overtake him (Lupack 41, “The Shroud”). They are forms of protection singular to the individual using them, making those individuals singular amongst the lot for they are signs of those singular characters’ goodness within. And let’s not forget both Galahad and Daniel “have many adventures because they are destined” (141). It is in the very fabric of their beings to go out and seek the Grail because fate has ordained them the most worthy of the task and knows they are the only ones capable in their respective worlds of continuing until the goal is achieved. Elaine knew “that same night should be gotten upon her Galahad that should prove the best knight of the world” (Malory 76). She prophesized of the greatness and strength set to come from her womb. It was the same with Merlin in Stargate, who simply had to look upon Daniel to know he was the ‘Galahad’ of the time. Because he actually refers to Daniel as such indicates this. Both characters also show evidence of being men worthy of the “highest spirituality”, something only the greatest among us can achieve (Lupack 2). In Galahad’s case, not only is his achievement of actually obtaining the Grail a sign of the highest spirituality, but so is his insistence that he leave behind the earthly world. His ability to do so shows that he is the best for only the greatest of men would leave behind the physical world to achieve a more meaningful level of existence. This is also the same in Daniel’s journey. He releases the burden of his human body to achieve a higher plane of existence (“Meridian”). And not only does he do it once, but twice. Only the best among the human class are allowed access to the plane of higher beings, and Daniel proves he is among that class. No other character achieved a state of ascension like he did, just like no other knight was willing to sacrifice their earthly existence like Galahad was. They both gain a glimpse of greater knowledge and know they must abandon what they are attached to in order to obtain it. Galahad sees “mysteries that surpass all other mysteries” (Lupack 245), and Daniel finally has a chance to understand the “meaning of life stuff” he’s been yearning after for so long (“Torment of Tantalus”). The seeking of knowledge to better themselves makes them better men for this quest for knowledge shows that they understand no man can ever stop learning. When men stop seeking new ideas and thoughts, they diminish themselves. Daniel and Galahad do not allow themselves to be diminished in the sense of what is most important - the mind. Another factor into what makes them the best is they must be able to defend themselves and fight off the worst of all evils. Where being a “skilled warrior” is looked upon as an admirable attribute in Galahad’s time (Lupack 73), it is an important factor into why those around Daniel respect him so much. The ability to fight well not only showed one had a keen mind, but also that they had the courage to take on any task put before them - in the case of Daniel and Galahad, the seeking of the Grail being the most courageous and trying set at their feet.
Despite all of their similarities, there are some differences that make Daniel Jackson and Galahad singular in their pursuits. And yet these differences are their own unique ways of showing why they are the best of their respective groups. Where Galahad is a single-minded hero who is never sidetracked by love or a code of loyalty, Daniel doesn’t just see the quest for the Sangraal. He has his team, essentially his family, who he thinks about first. Then there is Vala, his apparent love interest, whom he protects without a second thought - which gets him captured by the enemy in the process. Galahad has “his trust and his interest completely in the heavenly sphere” (Lupack 2). He is guided by heavenly beings and has the utmost trust in them. Daniel, on the other hand, knows he cannot rely on most, if any, of the ‘higher beings’ in his world. His trust in them has been shattered on numerous occasions (“Full Circle”, “Threads”, “The Pegasus Project”), and it is actually because these higher beings will do almost nothing to help him that makes him work that much more to find the Grail. Daniel takes it upon himself to do the thing that the Ancients, Stargate’s higher power, refuse to be a part of. They are more of a hindrance to him, and he works his way around such a roadblock. The differences here show what goodness is inside both men. In almost a reverse to the area of loved ones, Galahad’s acceptance and faith in the higher beings helps him better himself in the way Daniel’s rejection of such beings allows him to overcome large obstacles and complete his task. Even areas where they are similar in some regard have their differences, but these differences do not diminishes the greatness of either man. Galahad’s insistence on leaving the earthly world makes him the greatest knight of the lot, and reversely it is Daniel’s insistence to return to the earthly world that makes him the best of them all. Galahad’s leaving of the “wrecched” world shows he is more than capable of sacrificing everything he has and knows to achieve a greater existence (Lupack 141). Whereas Daniel being adamant about returning to the human plane of existence is so he can do more good because the rules of the Ancients hold him back from that. He wants to return so he can continue to help the millions out there that need someone to be their ‘voice’, as well as help his friends when they need him (something he is not able to do to the full extent while he is ascended). His drive not to give up and his willingness to sacrifice the vast amount of knowledge ascension gave him shows he is better than all the other Ascended beings who do nothing to interfere in the ‘lesser’ planes. It makes him better than all the higher powers that went before him.
In my honest opinion, I believe the character of Daniel Jackson is a better representation of the greatest of the group. He is more than capable of sacrificing everything in his life for obtaining a higher power, or achieving a weapon that will take out the greatest enemy. It is true Galahad is also capable of the same tasks, but he doesn’t even consider his ties to earth beforehand. Daniel does, and he gives up knowledge he has been seeking for years to be able to help others, especially his friends. He is the better of the two because he has the friends, essentially his family, to keep him going and give him focus. They are the foremost thing in his mind, always, and that is something Galahad does not have. Love is the answer to achieving eternal life, an immortality of greatness. Galahad did not have such love. And even though he was the greatest of his time for his achievement of the Grail, he didn’t have any love to guide him along. Daniel was able to achieve the Sangraal, and did so while supported by those who cared about and loved him. Galahad was the greatest in his time, but is no doubt surpassed by the one who fights in his modern day image - Daniel Jackson.
Both Galahad and Daniel Jackson are characters separated by numerous factors. Not only are the sources they come from set years and years apart, the genres in which they reside are also quite different. Galahad was a Knight of the Round table, born from the Arthurian mythology. Daniel Jackson is a modern day hero fighting the trials of space known only to the Sci-fi world. Still, they are revered as the greatest of their respective worlds. Many authors, including Thomas Malory, proclaimed Galahad as the best for his achievement in finding the Holy Grail. Not only does Daniel find the Stargate SG-1 equivalent of the Grail, but he has a unimaginable number of fans who could easily show why he is the best character of the entire bunch. Galahad has had years to prove why he is the best. Daniel hasn’t had as long, but going on twelve years he has shown us nothing but greatness. It can probably be argued how these two characters are not the greatest of their times, or how they aren’t related in the slightest bit. But I firmly believe Galahad and Daniel Jackson are kindred spirits connected through their trials and their seeking of the Grail, and these trials and the ultimate achievement of such as prize does indeed make them the best of the lot.
Works Cited
Malory, Thomas. King Arthur’s Last Battle. London: Penguin Books Ltd., 2006.
Lupack, Alan. Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend. New York: Oxford University Press Inc., 2007
I'm open to all thoughts, arguments, opinions, criticisms, etc. If you can make a sound argument against me, than I did my job (according to the requirements of the paper) so feel free to let me know what you think.
~Pip