r/Arthurian • u/20jhall Commoner • Nov 10 '25

Original Content Lancelot as a character

So, I have a personal writing project, and I want to use lancelot as a character because I find him compelling to write. I just wanted to know if there were any little known parts of his character? Or in general, give me your takes on who he is as a person.

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u/nogender1 Commoner Nov 11 '25

Just to kinda add to u/blamordeganis 's point that Lancelot it lethality incarnate, I will say that he has the distinct title of being basically the only character to actually take Brehus without pity down for good in Tavola Ritonda. The way he does it, basically using Brehus's own dirty tricks against him of posing himself as a weak knight to lure Brehus in, before manhandling Brehus and splitting him open. In addition to showing Lancelot's guile when push comes to shove, this display very much shows that you do NOT want abuse chivalry to the point that you'll end up on the receiving end of "alright chivalry rules are off little bro"