Arthurian themes part one

Throughout the Arthur samples, Lanval, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the idea of loyalty in chivalry dominates the narratives.
In each of these narratives, be it Lanval who is loyal to Arthur, God and the fairy Queen who becomes his bride or Sir Gawain who is loyal to God and King Arthur the theme of loyalty is foremost in the minds of the character and the audience. Gawain is loyal to King Arthur when he honors his commitment to travel to the Green Knight's castle to receive his chop on the neck. He shows his loyalty to his Lord Gos in the symbolism etched into his armor and embroidered on the tack of his horse.
Loyalty is also shown in the Arthur samples, but in a different way. The loyalty is shown by Arthur, and is shown to Arthur. With his wounding and exile to the Isle of Avalon; with the promise to return when England has need of him. Arthur is showing loyalty to the people of England in his promise to return if necessary, but it also sets up for Arthur to be paid homage by his knights, and equates him with loyalty to God. Arthur and God are almost equal in their promise to return a second time.