In "The Sword in the Stone," young Arthur's nickname is "Wart." This nickname is affectionately used by his foster brother Kay and others around him. The story follows Wart's adventures as he learns valuable lessons from Merlin the wizard, eventually leading to his destiny as King Arthur.
Merlin devises a scheme involving a sword embedded in a stone, proclaiming that only the rightful king can pull it out. This act serves as a test to identify the true ruler of Britain. When young Arthur, unbeknownst to his royal lineage, manages to draw the sword from the stone, it reveals him as the legitimate king. This moment marks the beginning of Arthur's reign and the fulfillment of Merlin's prophecy.
Merlin had created the sword in the stone which read that, "whosoever pulleth this sword from this stone is rightwise born king of all England." A great tounament was being held to determine who would have the right to try to pull it out. Young Arthur was acting a squire to his foster brother, Sir Kay. When they were getting ready for Kay to fight, it was discovered that Arthur had left Kay's sword back at the inn. When Arthur ran back to retrieve it, he saw the sword in the stone and grabbed that instead, without realizing what it meant. Kay recognized it immediately and showed it to his father. At first he tried to claim he had pulled it but on questioning admitted that Arthur had done it. They went back to the stone, accompanied by all of the knights, and Arthur demonstrated that he could put the sword in and pull it out. Several of the knights tried to pull it and failed. After Arthur had demonstrated several times that he could do it, and no one else was able to, he was acclaimed king.
When Arthur pulled the sword from the stone, the reaction of the kings and high-born noblemen was one of shock and disbelief. Many were envious and felt threatened by the idea that a young, unknown boy could be declared king. Some attempted to challenge Arthur's claim, questioning his legitimacy and lineage, while others reluctantly began to acknowledge his rightful place as the true monarch of England. Ultimately, this event marked a pivotal moment, leading to Arthur's acceptance as king and the beginning of his legendary reign.
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Arthur's sword, symbol of divine kingship, is as much a character in the legend as any human or supernatural being. Excalibur is a symbol of the responsibility of power. In Tennyson's Idylls of the King, one side of Arthur's sword is engraved " in the oldest tongue of all this world,/ 'Take me, but turn the blade and ye shall see,/And written in the speech ye speak yourself,/'Cast me away!'" Tennyson describes Arthur's face as sad as he receives the sword, though Merlin counsels, "'Take thou and strike! the time to cast away/Is yet far-off.'" From the very words etched on the sword, we immediately see the cyclical nature of kingship. "Take me" becomes a call-to-arms for Arthur. By grasping the sword, Arthur accepts responsibility that leadership entails, his sadness an acknowledgement that his power will inevitably wane. According to legend, Arthur also possessed a lance, Ron, and a shield, Pridwen, on the back of which was painted a portrait of the Virgin Mary. The origins of the sword date back to Celtic mythology, but are found in British, Welsh, and Irish epics. The Welsh name for the sword was Caledvwlch. Irish stories call it Caladbolg, the fairy sword of the hero Cuchulain. In various British Arthur stories, Excalibur is often referred to as "Caliburn." Loomis comments the "ex-" or "es-" prefix that was later added was a "peculiar tendency" of the time period (424). There are two explanations of the way in which Arthur acquires Excalibur. Contemporary story-tellers are fond of "the sword in the stone" narrative in which young Arthur pulls the magical sword from a rock and anvil bearing this inscription: "Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone and anvil is likewise King of all England." This is, for example, the main dramatic action in Disney's Sword in the Stone. Arthur's ability to pull the sword from the stone proves his worthiness as King. A second version describes Arthur and Merlin riding to a lake. Here they "see an arm clothed in white samite, rising from the water and holding a sword. Presently a damsel rides rapidly toward them, and at Merlin's bidding dismounts and walks with dry feet over the water. She takes the sword, the arm vanishes,and the damsel brings the coveted weapon back to Arthur. " Here we see the commingling of Christian and pagan motifs, the Christ-like walking on water with the fairy quality of Excalibur and the mythic making of a King. This version of the story is spoofed in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) when the peasant Dennis, working on a Marxist commune, meets King Arthur. His companion, a warty old woman, asks Arthur how he came to be king, and Arthur, looking skyward, says he received kingship through the supernatural sanction of "the Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in shining samite" who lifted Excalibur "aloft from the bosom of the lake" to bestow it upon him, this description setting up Dennis's rejoinder: "Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. You can't expect to wield supreme power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you!"
Wart is the main character of the movie. The young boy who's real name is Arthur and who pulls the sword from the stone.
excaliber? the sword was not officially named in the movie but being a story of Merlin and a VERY young king Arthur it is safe to guess excalibur.
He is described as a young knight who is quite selfish putting the sword under his pretense for he did not actually take out the sword - Squire Arthur did
The main idea of "The Sword in the Stone" is about the journey of a young boy named Arthur (or Wart) who discovers his destiny to become King of England after he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone. The story explores themes of destiny, leadership, and the qualities that make a true king.
The wizard's name in the movie "The Sword in the Stone" is Merlin. He is portrayed as a wise and eccentric mentor to the young Arthur, teaching him valuable lessons through magical transformations and adventures. Merlin's character emphasizes the importance of knowledge and wisdom over brute strength.
The Sword and the Stone. The young Arthur was his pupil. He had a pet owl named Archimedes and lived in the leaky 'guest' tower at the castle.
Young Hickory was his nickname.
He didn't have a nickname.
He was a prince, the King's son. He pulled the sword from the stone, which recognized him as King.
"The Sword in the Stone" explores heroic values such as courage, integrity, and determination as the young protagonist Arthur (Wart) embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny as the rightful king of England. Through his trials and lessons, Arthur learns the importance of humility and leadership, reflecting traditional heroic ideals of selflessness and honor in his journey to become King Arthur.
In "The Sword in the Stone," Wart, who is the young Arthur, transforms into a fish after being enchanted by Merlin. This transformation is part of his education, allowing him to experience life from different perspectives. As a fish, he learns about the challenges of survival and the nature of power in the underwater world. Ultimately, these experiences help shape him into the future king he is destined to become.
Yes it does! There used to be a little show going on near the sword in the stone where Merlin would choose a kid in the audience and the kid would pull it out! Sadly, the show is no longer done and nobody knows how the guy who played Merlin go the stone to pop out. If any cast members out there that knows how it's done please post it here!