The Legend Of Merlin Camelot

We first see Merlin awaiting a scrawny, young fellow about twelve years old; Arthur. Being the clumsy little thing he apparently is, Arthur found himself being chased by an angry Kay who wanted his arrow when it flew into a dark forest by Arthur's fault. When Merlin is proving his magic abilities to Arthur, they transform into many types of animals where Arthur becomes worried and fragile. Through this, it is understood that Arthur is clumsy, scrawny, and rather weak. However, Geoffrey of Monmouth states that Arthur was fifteen years of age when found and he was of outstanding courage and generosity, and his inborn goodness gave him such grace that he was loved by almost all the people. Perhaps for a more understood plot, Arthur’s character did not match the more reliable account of Arthur's

‘Oh Merlin, I would not lose you!’ ‘Nay, it is my fate,’ answered Merlin. ‘It is to the glory of Logres . . . And for you: now you must show your worth and stand alone!’ Then Merlin went on his way deeper and deeper into the forests, following the Lady Nimue; and they came to the land of Gwynedd where Pant was king, and lodged in his castle. . .

horse. Merlin was not in real danger because of his magical powers, but the intent of Arthur was to help someone who needed because he thought Merlin’s powers might have failed him. Another example of this chivalrous quality was illustrated during the battle between King Pellinore and Sir Gryfflette. Pellinore knocked Gryfflette off his horse and, “swiftly ran over to him and loosened his armor.” He then, “lifted him gently onto his horse” (page 74). Sir Gryfflette was weak, and he was just knighted that day, so Pellinore did the chivalrous action and helped him. Being helpful to the weak was a quality that all the knights were trying to develop, and King Arthur and King Pellinore showed this attribute in their actions with Merlin and

Both of these people he serves before adopting his real position under Arthur. Almost ironically, his first task in this position is to make it so that Arthur is an illegitimate son as well. Although Merlin is recognized by his father, and has a strong de facto claim to the throne, he not only has no desire to take the throne, he also has been chosen for his assignment as sourcerer. While Merlin himself gave up his claims to the throne, he spends the next portion of his life solidifying Arthur’s claims, until he is recognized as

In contrast, in the television program Merlin, Merlin takes on the role as a friend to help Arthur develop as a king. Immediately, the viewers know Merlin is not afraid to be direct with Arthur, then the prince, when Merlin calls him a “prat” to his face. At first, this name calling is meant to be insultive, but as the series narrative progresses, Arthur and Merlin become friends so when Merlin calls Arthur a “prat” it is meant in a joking manner. This banter is most seen through the episode from the final season “The Death Song of Uther Pendragon.” This episode serves as a small scale example of Merlin’s role throughout the series as both a comical friend but still a valuable source of serious encouragement. In one scene, the comical banter between the two is readily apparent:

It was about six in the morning on Saturday, and Arthur heaved himself out of bed, then, still half-asleep, flung himself into a warm shower. By the time he hopped out and toweled himself off, Merlin was already in front of Arthur’s flat, leaning on his horn.

Merlin has successfully brought up King Arthur to become a virtuous man and a worthy king who is exceptionally capable of fulfilling Machiavelli’s guidelines. For example, Machiavelli states in “Concerning Things for Which Men, and Especially Princes, are Blamed” from The Prince that “…a man who wishes to act entirely up to his professions of virtue soon meets with what destroys him among so much that is evil.” Merlin taught Arthur integrity and goodness. King Arthur takes this wisdom to build the

“Don’t harass me, Merlin!” barked Arthur, pacing the floor from bed to window. “I need some honest advice and help. You’re the only one who can give it to me. See me later for supper, here in my quarters. All right?”

Therein lies the “cornerstone” for this whole legend. The prophesies of this all knowing man named Merlin continue to be a very important part of giving Arthur his supernatural heir that allows people to look at him as though he is more than just a man throughout Arthur’s whole life. Other things such as magic, ancient (magical) artifacts, and other occult practices being used by those who surround him also play a role in giving Arthur his reputation of being more than a man. A few of these artifacts are extremely well known.

Merlin thought for a great deal on where to hide baby Arthur. He realized that the only way Arthur would be safe was if he was with a family and chose Sir Ector’s family as a safe place for Arthur. Sir Ector then moved away with his family and Arthur so no one could find him.

    In all the long history of literature, some fictional characters have loomed above others, written about again and again by various authors of various eras. Arthurian literature is one area of fiction that has always been popular for writers to recreate in new versions, and one of the most intriguing characters of all Arthurian literature is Merlin, the magician/ prophet who aids Arthur early in his reign. As the Arthurian saga develops, so does Merlin, changing from an aloof, druidical character into a more human, magical being, though always retaining some traces of his Welsh origins.

Suddenly, Merlin was jolted out of his thoughts when something connected with the side of his head. He jumped away from the window in surprise, his heart pounding in his chest. Looking down at the floor, then, he breathed a huge sigh of relief as he soon realized that it had only been a pillow. Of course, that meant –

In a 1967 essay, J. R. R. Tolkien said he saw Gandalf as an angelic being, given the form of an old man to limit his powers on earth. He would never say the same of Merlin. While Tolkien drew much inspiration from Arthurian legend, especially Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte Darthur, Gandalf and Merlin are very different characters. Merlin is a man, one whose role in much of Arthurian legend is as a loyal servant of the Kings of Camelot, willing to do anything to help them. He also rarely performs serious acts of magic. Gandalf, on the other hand, is a warrior mage, an immortal being sent to protect the people of Middle Earth. He displays a powerful use of magic as well, and unlike Merlin, rallies the people of Middle Earth to his cause and gives

Merlin is always by Arthur’s side and giving him advice or just being a friend. Merlin is also losing his powers due to old age and takes on an apprentice, Nimue, who he believes is a boy but is really a girl named Ninian. Merlin teaches Nimue all he knows about magic and then falls in love with her. Ninian is the one who sees Guinevere and Bedwry affair and also Queen Morgan steeling Caliburn from Arthur. At some point Merlin falls into a comatose state and is buried in a chamber in the crystal

The King may have simply wanted to know what Merlin was up to, seeing as he sits on the wall everyday watching visitors arrive. The foreign King could’ve reported seeing the boy on the wall,