Geoffrey of Monmouth

• The Round Table was a symbolic representation during the reign of King Arthur in reference to the late detail of the Last Supper. This event was laid out to interpret the equality of power among the Knights that were seated around the table. This presentation will explain from beginning to end how the Round Table was established, and the undertaking of symbolism within. • A place of gathering for King Arthur and the Knights to share their stories and journeys among all. • Provided the knights

For many centuries now, historians haven't been able to figure out whether King Arthur really existed or not. Many people have said he's just an old wives tales, but recent information is stating that he was real. According to The Independent, "the legendary British figure of the fifth and sixth century did exist but was a general rather than a monarch." Despite Arthur being a monarch was a myth, according to the source he did still fight in a copious amount of battles. Which makes sense given that

Countless amounts of people have heard about the legend of King Arthur. The mythological stories of him and his heroic events can still be found today and he remains to be a legend in literature history. Even some of the adventures he had can still be compared to in today's world. Between his connections with other characters and his innumerable amount of heroic events, Arthur continues to be a heroic figure and can be compared to few people in ancient times. Although he seems to have been in literature

Geoffrey of Monmouth's Life of Merlin Geoffrey of Monmouth’s “Life of Merlin” is a text that makes its readers struggle with finding criteria for madness. What does it even mean to be “mad?” Madness seems to define a person only when he or she does something to stray from the normality of any given group of people. Breaking societal norms often leaves people open to criticism and suspicion. In order to be sane and mentally healthy, one has to abide by all explicit and implicit rules of society

Oftentimes courage is defined as the absence of fear, when in truth it is the “acquired ability to move beyond fear” (Quizio). This is evident in Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. The film initially portrays the main character, Arthur, as an arrogant and egotistical conformist that, despite his strength, is unable to face his fears of the past. As the story develops, Arthur’s character develops tremendously along with it. His development motivates others, and himself, to believe in

The character Merlin is an ever changing character in his legend, The Legend of Merlin. From being the child of a demon to destroying everything having to do with magic, his life is a story of sorcery, betrayal, and, for the most part, fairy tale love. In this great legend, he rids himself of his magical roots by forgetting the last of any pagan beings. Through his adventures, he loses loved ones, is betrayed by friends, wins the heart of a princess, and saves the hearts of England from the old ways

King Arthur was a very well known person in history. He was known for his accomplishments and for the things that were make believe. King Arthur was portrayed in many different aspects especially through literature and history. King Arthur was portrayed throughout history and was well known. He was a Celtic leader, and he was a warrior of Roman affiliation who led British military against the Saxon (BBC News). Scholars believe Ambrosius Aurelianus, who was a war hero, he was the real

King Arthur is one of the most famous leaders in our world’s history. No one knows whether or not King Arthur ever existed. Either way, he still was very impactful on our world and continues to influence our world today. Nick Bettis states, “That future generations turned him into legend… That is the real significance of King Arthur. We invented him because we have an inherent need for what he represents. He symbolizes our ideals, which makes the most authentic part of us invested in his legacy.”

Merlin is a prominent character in many text throughout Arthurian times. The Hollow Hill is a modern day novel by Mary Stewart that shows Merlin in his adulthood. The Suite du Boron by Robert de Boron, a medieval text, shows Merlin in his late years up until death. The Prose Merlin by Anonymous, also a medieval text, demonstrates Merlin in his infancy. All three of the text show Merlin in vastly different ways but still with some similarities. In Prose Merlin, Merlin is a tiny infant. He is born

No other British hero has as much literature written to their name as King Arthur. The Arthurian Era began in the early 1000’s and was a major advancement in literature for its time; this is because it consisted of tales with realistic falsehood, this style at the time was not yet a common part of writing. The legends quickly became a primary reading source for many. Hundreds of tales and thousands of adaptations have been made of the legends of King Arthur both past and present; most are pieces