Mordred: Camelot Analysis

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After Mordred, Arthur and Morgana’s son, challenged Arthur for the throne, Mordred composed a large army. Mordred is also protected from any man-made weapon by the same enchantment that keeps Morgana looking young and beautiful. The night before the battle, Arthur, knowing is is outnumbered and is likely to lose, prays to Merlin for help. Merlin then appears in Morgana’s tent, and tricks her into using up her magic to make a thick fog that covers the entire battle ground. This makes Morgana revert to her true age. Mordred sees his mother and strangles her to death. The fog gives Arthur’s forces a great advantage. As the battle goes on, Mordred’s numbers die out and only Mordred himself remains. Mordred says, “Come father, let us embrace at last” …show more content…
Camelot was the castled city that became the location of the Round Table, and where King Arthur held court. Glastonbury Abbey is where Arthur’s body was brought to be buried. There is a plaque that marks the spot that reads, “Here lies buried the renowned King Arthur in the isle of Avalon”. However, there are some that believe that this is forgery, while some think that this is the genuine grave stone of the famous king. The Round Table was the place Arthur’s knights and other officials met. Arthur came up with the idea of this round table in order to prevent quarrels over who was more important. This table made everyone equals. The Grail Quest is important because Arthur’s lands and people are suffering, so Arthur sends out his knights to search for the Holy Grail. The Holy Grail is the cup that Jesus used during the last supper. It has the power to heal Arthur and his lands. After ten years and after most of them are dead, the Grail is found and given to Arthur, and the land flourishes once more. Morgana is a significant because she is Arthur’s evil half sister. She had an evil child with Arthur, Mordred, who is the main antagonist of the
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