Comparison Of Merlin In Le Morte D Arthur And Once And Future King

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Many words in the English dictionary seem to have more than one meaning to it. It can be an average word, but if taken into a specific context can change its meaning entirely. In the stories “Le Morte d’ Arthur” and “Once and future king”, the authors show two different variations of the character of Merlin/Merlyn. The most believable version being that of Merlin in “Le Morte d’ Arthur”, providing the audience with more realistic situations & conflicts.
Merlin’s character introduction was more believable in the passage of “Le Morte d’ Arthur”. When the king is seen in a vulnerable condition by Sir Ulfius, Merlin is used as an aid. “Well, my lord, I shall seek Merlin, and he shall do you remedy, that your heart shall be pleased.” (P. 7 Sir Thomas

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