EXPLORING SYMBOLISM IN THOMAS MALORY’S LE MORTE D’ARTHUR
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Le Morte d’Arthur, symbolism, medieval literature, Malory, Arthurian legend, chivalry, Grail, CamelotAbstract
This article explores the major symbolic elements in Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur, one of the most influential works of medieval Arthurian literature. The study examines key symbols such as the Sword in the Stone, Excalibur, the Holy Grail, the Round Table, and Camelot, highlighting their moral, spiritual, and political significance. Symbolism in Malory’s work illustrates the ideals of chivalry, divine guidance, human weakness, and the eventual decline of Arthur’s kingdom.
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