Civilization
The author introduces Perceval, a young man who grew up in the outskirts of civilization which implies that he does not know the world better. Therefore, Perceval is an individual who does not have a specific purpose in life, and he decides to become a knight for the King. The reader associate civilization with good things, such as a morally upright society, but the reality in this poem is entirely satirical. After becoming a knight for King Arthur, he kills a bothersome knight, becoming very famous. Therefore, Perceval considers himself civilized after killing and becoming famous. Perceval also promises to revenge against Sir Kay, who makes a joke about him.
Perceval mother’s death
Perceval becomes a knight for King Arthur against his mother's will. After some time, Perceval becomes famous and significant for the King. Therefore, Perceval decides to go home to check on his mother after some time. On his way, he realizes that women and men are conducting ritualistic activities in the Fisher King's castle. He is angered by their activities, including lifting the grail. Upon getting home, Perceval learns that his mother died long ago. Ironically, Perceval learns that the grail that he despised is the one that could have saved his mother from dying.
The irony of Sir Kay
Sir Kay is one of the knights of King Arthur. Sir Kay knows that he is courageous enough to tease Perceval, and he goes ahead to make a joke about him. Ironically, when the fight breaks between them, Perceval wins, and this gives him more fame as one of the vital knights for the King. The reader learns that it is important for an individual to gauge his abilities before making certain decisions in life.
The irony of the mother’s love
Perceval’s mother did everything to love her son and protect him from Arthur’s court. Perceval’s mother remembers very well that her husband and other sons died while serving as King Arthur's knights in the forest. Therefore, the mother did not want her only remaining son to join the knights because she feared his safety. Ironically, Perceval refused to listen to his mother's and proceeded to achieve his vision and aspirations. Consequently, the destiny of a child is not shaped by the parent but own ambitions and aspirations.
The irony of Perceval
Perceval is an ordinary boy who grows on the outskirts of civilization in Wales. Nobody knew that Perceval would emerge as the strongest knight for King Arthur's court. When Perceval wanted to become a knight, his mother objected. Ironically, after joining the knights in the forest, Perceval emerges as the King's most courageous and strongest knight. Therefore, an individual's ability and potential are not based on the area of birth and family status.
