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how does guinevere feel about being queen of camelot?
She is honored, at first. Guinevere is younger than Arthur, so she heard stories about him for a long time, he is a legend, a hero she admires, she wants to be worthy of that. Arthur is the high king; he could marry anyone and chooses her. She is flattered and proud, and she wants to do what is right for Carmelide. Her marriage to Arthur elevates her status, it gives her a way to influence matters of diplomacy, justice, and charity. And as time goes by, she truly does develop feelings for Arthur, she wants to be worthy of his faith in her. She wants to be a good queen. But it's not easy.
The weight of expectation is immense. She is the queen, she is supposed to be a symbol of purity and moral guidance. This is even more ironic as she also falls in love with Lancelot, but that's another topic. Sometimes she feels trapped by political constraints. She can't just leave the castle and go on a ride alone with her favorite horse anymore. Time for herself and intimacy are things she lacks, and she struggles with that at first. She takes her role seriously though. She assists to audiences, listens to their people's grievances, and when necessary doesn't hesitate to tell Arthur what she thinks / gives him counsel. Of course, she doesn't have official authority, but Arthur still listens. She tends to advocate for mercy when she thinks death is too harsh of a punishment.
The worst comes with her inability to give Arthur an heir. It was her first duty, and she failed. She knows everyone is probably advising Arthur to take another wife, but as she knows him better after years, she knows he won't. Yet she would gladly give her life to give him a legitimate heir, because she does love him, and wants his legacy to live.
#( 🌹 ) > guinevre > musings ; no women so unforgettable as guinevre.#there is SO MUCH MORE i'd say but it would just be a novel#because she advocates for mercy but sometimes she can be a bit unfair too#like when she banishes her own cousin from court#so many things to say
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