Arthurian Background
•Based on medieval legend of Elaine,
the Lily Maid
of Astolat.
•Elaine died of love for King Arthur's
greatest knight,
Sir Lancelot.
•Illicit
affair of Lancelot and Queen Guinivere led to civil war and destruction of
Camelot.
•Elaine's death foreshadowed
destruction of Camelot.