A gap in the fence is a magnet is a form of figurative language describing what gaps in fences are.
Answer:
<u><em>It contradicts the characterization of knights as mindless but continues to uphold traditional notions of knighthood. </em></u>
<u><em>Explanation:</em></u>
It is of interest to note the expression <em>"he got up and played his hands like a major- and took every trick", </em>this was not the earlier characterization of knights. They were often portrayed as been mindless who like to bully others, etc, but here Sir Kay was seen as a premier warrior, a major indeed.
