In many literary stories, the protagonist is portrayed as a Christ figure. Such is the case in Idylls of the King, written by Lord Alfred Tennyson. The protagonist, Arthur, is portrayed as a Christ figure in three ways: as a king who desires law and order, as a king with questioned paternity, and as a king who was betrayed.
Throughout Arthur’s life, he exemplified characteristics that are very similar to Christ, one of these being the desire for law and order. Arthur established order by defeating the barbarians in the country. Through this act, Arthur “… drew in the petty princedoms under him, fought, and in twelve great battles overcame the heathen hordes and made a realm and reigned” (Idylls of the King, “The Coming of Arthur,” pg. 19, lines 514-518). After he defeated the barbarians, Arthur established a code of chivalry for his knights to follow. This code includes how to act concerning the church, women, and any weakness. It also includes how to act in order to uphold ones......
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