# Book XVI explained — Le Morte d’Arthur

> Chapter companion for Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory.

## What happens

Sir Galahad arrives at King Arthur's court and sits in the Siege Perilous, fulfilling a prophecy. He then departs on the quest for the Holy Grail, accompanied by Sir Percivale and Sir Bors, and they encounter various adventures and visions.

## Themes in this chapter

### Religious Quest and Redemption

The chapter marks the beginning of the Grail quest, a spiritual journey for redemption and divine grace.

## Character check-ins

### Sir Galahad

Arrives at court, sits in the Siege Perilous, and begins the Grail quest.

### King Arthur

Hosts the feast at which Galahad appears and the Grail quest is initiated.

### Sir Percivale de Galis

Joins Galahad on the Grail quest.

### Sir Bors de Ganis

Joins Galahad on the Grail quest.

## Key lines

> Then the king and all the knights were greatly astonished, and they all said, 'This is he that shall achieve the Holy Grail.'

King Arthur and his knights recognized Galahad as the one destined to complete the Grail quest.

_Galahad's arrival and the prophecy of his success._

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