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Character Analysis: The Once And Future King

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The novel, The Once and Future King written by T.H. White, tells the story of young King Arthur and the lessons he learns. Wart it taught by Merlyn the wizard who puts Wart into many situations so that he can learn how to be a great leader. First, Merlyn turns Wart into animals such as a fish and ant to teach him about different government. However, some may say that Merlyn teaches Wart that power is very important. On the other hand, he shows Wart very peaceful societies such as the one with the geese. In all, it is clear that the lessons taught to Wart in the novel do not support the idea that "Might makes Right". To begin, in the first lesson Merlyn turns Wart into a fish and they explore the government of the moat outside Wart's caretaker
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