Wolfe Grammar in THE KNIGHT

An inside joke of THE KNIGHT, is that of Sir Ravd correcting Sir Able's grammar when Able uses 'can' when he should have used 'may.' This unwilingness of Sir Ravd to let slip even the slightest impropriety rubs off on Sir Able, and Able becomes a stickler about any point of order or honor. That Able is corrected as often as he corrects others indicates that Able has picked up on something very indicative about the character of the finest knights. Knights remain true to their principles even when it is inconvienient. And that is one of the elements that elevate THE KNIGHT to greatness, the pervasive sense of honor that guides and even buffets Able is a theme of classic tradition given a protagonist in Sir Able who is able to execute his principles of honor so consistently that it is completly foreign and exotic.

(Deus Vult)