I choose this multimedia image because of its significance in the lore of King Arthur. According to legend the round table that hangs in the great hall of Winchester Castle is the same round table that the knights used in the epic tale. However, due to modern science we know that the table originated many centuries later. Winchester Castle is first identified as the great city of Camelot in “Le Morte D’Arthur” which was printed in 1485. It is said that King Arthur himself had the table constructed to resolve quarrels between his knights. Eventually, “the round table” became one of the most symbolic features in King Arthurs tale. The most notable knights of the time would join The Order of the Round Table and serve at Arthurs side. The knights that joined this order had to closely adhere to many codes of chivalry which would distinguish them amongst their peer knights. On the table there are many names inscribed notably King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and Sir Galahad totaling in 24 distinguished knights. You will also notice that there is a Tudor rose is painted at the center. This is because Henry VIII wanted to impress the Roman Emperor Charles V. The significance of the table was to shift power from a singular head to all those that sat at the table. Every person at the table had equal say in all matters discussed at the table, it was a very democratic system. However, the people at the table were the king and his knights so not everyone in the communities’ interests were expressed.

"Li auntien Bretun curteis Firent le lai pur remembrer Que hum nel deust pas oblier" - Marie de France, Eliduc (The courtly Bretons of old Made the Lai in order to remember, So that no one would forget.)