Idylls of the King

There are 12 of these idylls. They are Tennyson's attempt at an epic. – The 1^st version of this poem was "Morte D’Arthur." Tennyson reworked it slightly for inclusion in the Idylls.
King Arthur is hero, center of things. Through his ideals and insight he creates Camelot, a process called Romantic Projection.
His downfall in original story was incest, but Tennyson omits this it to make him perfect. The kingdom falls because of Guinevere (sounds like Milton putting all the blame on Eve.)
Day rises/sets on Camelot. If you’re born you must die, so Camelot must eventually die too.
Idyll – shorter than an epic. Individual poems centered around emotional state of character. Epic is based on action. Idylls show the romantic influence.
What's Arthur want Bedivere to do?
How many times does it take for Bedivere to obey?
How's Arthur know Bedivere has obeyed?