The Task of the Hero
Essential to determine the original nature of the task imposed upon the
hero. Versions examined. The Gawain forms—_Bleheris, Diû Crône_.
Perceval versions—_Gerbert, prose Perceval, Chrétien de Troyes,
Perlesvaus, Manessier, Peredur, Parzival_. Galahad—Queste. Result,
primary task healing of Fisher King and removal of curse of Waste Land.
The two inter-dependent. Illness of King entails misfortune on Land.
Enquiry into nature of King’s disability. _Sone de Nansai_. For
elucidation of problem necessary to bear in mind close connection
between Land and Ruler. Importance of Waste Land _motif_ for criticism.