Unruffled is Lancelot

This is the first time the reader is introduced to Lancelot, a man that moves without reason. On page 119 there is a scene that truly shows the type of knight Lancelot is. After being ostracized for riding in a cart Lancelot sleeps in a bed, disregarding the woman's wishes. That night, "a lance like a bolt of lightning came hurtling at him point first and nearly pinned the knight through his flanks" (Chrétien de Troyes 119). With everything engulfed in fire Lancelot does what any normal person would do and throws the lance out of the room and puts out the fire with ease. This scene truly encapsulates Lancelot's character. No matter what obstacle is thrown at him, he calmly finds a solution for it, this is seen when he runs out of horses and when he moves the tombstone. Lancelot is described as a knight that will not let anything stop him. This is contrasted with the character of Gawain. He is more hesitant when it comes to difficult situations. The foil seen between these two characters demonstrates how untamed and gallant Lancelot is and the discipline Gawain has. Lancelot is described as fearless and victorious as the story progresses. If this were to be any other person riding in a cart, they would be shunned. Lancelot's ability to make people alter their perspective comes naturally to him; the author makes Lancelot a knight that will be respected by all he comes in contact with by way of his actions.