The Lover and Tragic Hero Sir Lancelot
- Role: The Perfect Knight and Flawed Lover
- Lancelot is the archetype of the heroic knight, renowned for his martial skill, loyalty, and nobility. However, his forbidden love for Guinevere leads to his downfall.
- Symbolism: He represents the tension between earthly passions and spiritual ideals, as well as the cost of imperfection in the pursuit of greatness.
- Tragic Hero: Lancelot’s dual nature makes him one of the most human and relatable figures in Arthurian mythology.