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Arthurian literature is wrought with fantastical creatures, incredible locales, and breathtaking plot twists; however, the most remarkable feature of these beloved stories is the depiction of a character whose reputation proceeds her. This presentation is an exploration of the various archetypal themes and historical characterizations of Morgan le Fay, utilizing literature, art, music, and film as a means of understanding this iconic character’s continued significance. Morgan le Fay persists as an easily recognizable female persona, despite the male-dominated literature from which she originally derives. Though Morgan’s earliest depictions are strictly from the perspective of the men with whom she comes into contact, she has still effortlessly embodied a vast array of archetypal characterizations, retaining her influence, because she is representative of the tether between humanity and memory. Morgan le Fay undertakes whatever role is necessary in order to remind the audience of their ability to overcome the judgment of others.
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