Masculinity in Thomas Maloryâs Morte Darthur

Christoph Houswitschka

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Masculinity in Thomas Maloryâs Morte Darthur

In: Configuring Masculinity in Theory and Literary Practice

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DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004299009_006

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Thomas Maloryâs Arthurian tale recurrently refers to the male body, and both the knightsâ physical and spiritual integrity are of crucial significance in maintaining masculinity. The male book-body represents power but is also threatened by physical violence and âfleshly lustsâ. Representing ideals of chivalry, masculinity in Morte Darthur oscillates between scenes of male power and experiences of anxiety. While Gareth represents moderation as a way of stabilizing the destructive forces of masculinity, Lancelot is determined to remain the strongest and most powerful knight, a position beyond control or condemnation. By avoiding the question whether Lancelot slept with the Queen, Malory transforms his gradual downfall into an epiphany of chivalric prowess. In a time of social disintegration the social acceptance of a knightâs masculinity determines whether his personal individuality is to the benefit or to the destruction of the Arthurian fellowship.

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Configuring Masculinity in Theory and Literary Practice

Series:Â DQR Studies in Literature Online, Volume: 58Â andÂ DQR Studies in Literature, Volume: 58

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004299009

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 07 Feb 2020

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