Question

Which of the following is the best example of a heroic act in Morte d'arthur by sir Thomas Malory?
1:the hermit buries a dead body in a little chapel
2:King Arthur and the traitor sir mordred fight to the death
3:sir mordred distrusts the peace treaty that King Arthur has arranged
4:sir bedivere lies to King Arthur about throwing the sword in the lake.

Answer 1

The statement that is the best example of a heroic act in Morted'arthur by sir Thomas Malory is option 2. King Arthur and the traitor sir mordred fight to death. When we say an act is heroic, it means that it is an action that is done selflessly with the only intention of bringing good to the majority. 

Answer 2

The best example of a heroic act in Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory is number 2: King Arthur and the traitor Sir Mordred fight to the death.

A heroic act is an action that someone performs knowing that it is risky and dangerous to do it. This act is generally carried out in defense of specific ideals and performed by a courageous person that is willing to sacrifice himself/herself for a cause he/she believes in. Therefore, a heroic act is closely linked to an act of bravery. In thay way, the fight between King Arthur and Mordred is a heroic act because they perform this action to defend their honor and ideals and they even end up sacrificing their own lives for that cause.