A Comparison Of King Arthur's Life And Accomplishments

"He was only a man who had meant well, who had been spurred along the course of thinking by an eccentric necromancer with a weakness for humanity. Justice had been his last attempt-to do nothing which was not just. But it had ended in failure" (White, OAFK 634). The "he" in this passage refers to King Arthur, the main character in T.H. White's The Once and Future King and Book of Merlyn, who failed in his attempt to unite England due to the mistakes made by him and those close to him.

There are many similarities between the two poems on King Arthur's death. One main similarity is Gawain tells Arthur in a dream he is going to die. Another major similarity in the two poems is Bedivere puts King Arthur on the barge to be taken to Avilon to be healed.

Was Arthur the single hero that bathed in the glory and honor or did he take the honor away from the people who helped him through his endeavors? Such as Merlin he got no recognition for his immense amount of help for making Arthur king which established the round table to make no single lead but everyone was like their own lead. -storytime- Ugh echoes through his head as the boy types away like a slave in a work camp that’s supposed to make the children successful in their later years but failed miserably to only push the quickest of learners ahead at the cost to push the children who are inclined to go towards their dream in the dust to fade away in a broken system that for many only makes them hate life more and more each day as their

There are countless versions of the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. Most English versions are based on Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, but where did these tales originate, and what different interpretations are there today? This essay seeks to examine the roots and different renditions of the various legends circulating today. The first section deals with the origins of the legend. The second section speculates on who the "real" King Arthur could have been. A comparison of several different versions, and suggestions of why they differ are given in the third section, and the conclusion presents an analysis on the ambiguity of the legend.

A king was expected to sit on his throne, give demands to his people and rule his kingdom. It is unheard of for a medieval King to charge around on his horse and organize knights or to look for the Holy Grail. According to the information that has been given; King Arthur has fought in twelve battles. However, based on the facts, these battles took place in so many different times and places that it would have been impossible for one man to participate in all of them. The actions of King Arthur do not correspond with the typical actions of a king because after the death of his mother, Merlin (the powerful wizard) took him away. Merlin gave young Arthur away to Sir Ector, who raised young Arthur as his son. However, Sir Ector did not know that young Arthur was the son of Uther Pendragon (King of Britain). Eleven years later, the young Arthur ends up pulling the sword out of the stone and becomes the king of Britain. For a kid to pull the sword out of the stone subsequently and being crowned after that event is very extraordinary.

The Arthurian legends are well known in today's society. However, very few people know of the "real" Arthur -- who he was and what his accomplishments were. This paper will establish a difference between legend and truth, show evidence to support and explain who the real Arthur was, and shed some light on the sometimes confusing Arthurian legends.

The legend of King Arthur has inspired, and continues to inspire, many retellings of the well known stories and cast of characters. Ranging from film to literature to art, these retellings often include depictions of two key characters in the legend: King Arthur and and the wizard Merlin. Disney’s The Sword and the Stone (1963) and the British Broadcasting Corporation program Merlin (2008-2012) both showcase the relationship between Merlin and Arthur in the development of Arthur, but they differ in approach; in the animated version, Merlin assumes the role of a mentor while the television program depicts Merlin as a friend to Arthur.

Ideally, a king has an old look, a great amount of power, and naturally rules his domain with an iron fist in literature. In the two works, Le Morte d'Arthur and First Knight see two different versions of how king Arthur is portrayed. Yet the honor and respect that a king should have remains undisturbed, much like how both are products of their time. First Knight is told as a modern retelling of the legend and Le Morte d'Arthur is a minorly altered, much older work. While the depictions of king Arthur are seen as the paramount backbone for arthurian times, these two works have also proven to exhibit differences and similarities, illustrate Arthur’s figure in character, and serve as preservation of the time period.

King Arthur was a tale told long ago, there had always been a mystery if he was a real king or not. There had been beliefs that he may have been a Roman-affiliated military leader who successfully staved off a Saxon invasion during the 5th to 6th centuries. There also were beliefs that the Knights of the Round Table were real knights that had quests to Camelot. Lancelot was the most well-known knight. He had multiple quests that were in the king’s name, and fighting many challengers.

Could the legendary King Arthur still be living? In King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green, the well known King Arthur has been said to have been sleeping until he is needed again, but he is dead because it is prophesied that he will die, he is fatally wounded, and his grave is found.

Arthur was believed to be as a hero who helped fight off the invading Anglo-Saxons. During this time, The Britons were victims to many invasions, hunger, and oppression. There was a huge gap between rich and poor and educated people as well. There was a lot of uncertainty and no security in this society. The people waited for a savior from the long and continuous invasions from the Saxons, Danes, and Vikings. This is where the story of King Arthur is born, this is where the legend begins and spreads through Europe. Arthur’s warrior like skills and great leadership carry a legacy that still lives today. Arthur’s story is hard to figure out because many historians have created their own version of Arthur’s life. Due to the lack of remaining evidence for his existence, historians often have to use their own judgment and observation to tell his

Although King Arthur is one of the most well-known figures in the world, his true identity remains a mystery. Attempts to identify the historical Arthur have been unsuccessful, since he is largely a product of fiction. Most historians, though, agree that the real Arthur was probably a battle leader of the Britons against the Anglo-Saxons in the sixthth century. In literature, King Arthur's character is unique and ever changing, taking on a different face in every work. There is never a clearly definitive picture that identifies Arthur's character. It is therefore necessary to look at a few different sources to get better insight into the character of Arthur, the once and future king.

Yet another point to prove himself is his epic, as well as revolutionary, battles as a warrior. As one of the most capable knights in the kingdom, Arthur was always on the front line of major battles or smaller battles of great importance. His ability to quickly decide whether or not to kill his enemy or simply make them give up and restrain them was of his greatest qualities as a leader. This proved that he had morals that he kept and also proved that every decision he had made was for the greater good of his kingdom and the people residing within. His ability to work as a group showed that he was willing to work with others and that he believed in others as well as himself. What he fought for was also important. The little he did fight was only to protect his honor and country as well as the people he loved, proving that he only harmed when he needed to.

Excalibur . The story describes Excalibur began in a giant stone and the story goes on to tell the story of Excalibur that only the rightful king of Britain could pull it free. If one pulled it free, then he is declared king of Britain. Warriors and berets of every shape and sizes from every nook and cranny of the world came and tried to pull the sword from the stone but not one was successful except for young Arthur with little to no effort the young Arthur pulled that enchanted sword from the endorsement of the stone. it was easy for Arthur because he is the rightful king of the Britons. so how was Arthur the rightful king? Arthur is the firstborn of King Uther Pendragon. Britain was ruled by Uther Pendragon with his ran Britain was happy and peaceful and

King Arthur isn’t a strong leader! Everyone believes that King Arthur had a perfect kingdom and that he was a strong and brave leader and could face any danger and come back alive. In King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green, King Arthur has trouble making crucial decisions in the story and lets his emotions get the best of him during drastic times, during the trial of Guinevere he let Lancelot escape with her even though he knew Lancelot would show up, he let his emotions get the best of him when he heard the rumors of Lancelot and Guinevere being together because he was scared of the truth of them actually being together, he doesn’t listen to the warnings of Merlin when he says that Guinevere would bring the end to his kingdom. King Arthur is a weak Leader!