Question

English: What does this mean?

"In a sense, it is Arthur's very simplicity and earnestness that enables the downfall of his reign."

Is it a good thing or a bad thing, also add extra details to it.

Answer 1

Have you ever heard the expression, "Nice guys finish last." ?

I think it's that kind of a thing going on.
I wouldn't call it good or bad.

Arthur is described as being too genuine and sincere that maybe he let people take advantage of him.

That's how I would interpret it.
It's just one line though, I don't know what story it's referring to, so hard to say for sure.

Answer 2

What type of characteristics would that be?

Loyalty, chivalry, aristocratic, or others?

Answer 3

Ehhh I dunno >.<
English is so harrrrd, grrrr!

I would think he's being described as loyal.
Those are the traits I think of when I'm thinking loyal: Earnest, Sincere...
The simplicity though, I dunno :d Just my thoughts...

Answer 4

Okay, thanks @zepdrix

@jesstho, any ideas?

Answer 5

please ask this question on the English page

Answer 6

@TaylorS11, I understand, but if you could tell that if I post this question down in the English group, no one will answer it. Believe me, I've posted many basic questions over there before.

Answer 7

Yeah, well people will and should report this, even though you can't get responses in the English section, it is against the code of conduct.