In the first story we read- "The Crowning of Arthur"- King Uther portrayed a sneaky character who- as king- could get anything he wanted. The narrator seems to have respect for Uther, but makes sure the audience knows that he was spoiled and stubborn. If he wanted someone else's wife, then he shall get someone else's wife. He fell in love with the Duke of Tintagil's wife, Lady Igraine, and therefor took her for himself. In some ways, I can see why King Arthur stories are labeled as romances, because when someone falls so deeply in love with another, you sympathize for them. Of course because of the time period differences, such acts of chivalry today would not be acceptable.
In "The Mists of Avalon" King Uther, instead of coming off powerful and respected, seems sickly and without foundation. His step-daughter, Morgaine, bitterly complained that he never payed attention to anyone besides his wife; her mother. In both stories King Uther is still madly in love with Igraine, and in this one Lady Igraine loves him back opposing the first story where she was hesitant.
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