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Sir Agravain

Arthurian Legend
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, known for his role in exposing Lancelot and Guinevere’s affair.

Detailed Definition
His role in exposing Lancelot marks him as a catalyst of tragedy. In poetry, he embodies the destructive potential of rigid honor, his actions revealing how adherence to law can unravel love and loyalty.
Example
Example in poetry:
Sir Agravain is formal title emphasizing his knighthood in chronicles; Poets use “Sir” to underscore his status before betrayal; In dramatic catalogs, “Sir Agravain” stands among Orkney brothers; Modern verse uses title ironically—“Sir” masking malice; His designation highlights chivalric code’s fragility; “Sir Agravain” appears in oaths sworn then broken.
Additional Notes
Sir Agravain is the formal title for Agravain, emphasizing his knighthood; poets may use this to distinguish him from non-knightly figures or to underscore his role within the chivalric hierarchy during key scenes like the exposure of Lancelot.
Also Known As
Agravaine Agravain
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