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Similarities Between King Arthur And Mordred

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This version of the legend is much different from the other legends because it examines the battle between Mordred and King Arthur instead of discussing the friendly relationship between the two. A knight of Mordred’s party draws his sword to kill a snake and King Arthur interprets it as a gesture to fight, he immediately claims it is treason. King Arthur’s comment, that is said without hesitation, suggest that he thinks of Mordred as an evil traitor and assumes he has intentions to kill him. Mordred uttered to Arthur, “I have more right to take thy life then thou could’st ever claim to give me mine!” (Newbolt). Mordred’s comment explains that he is full of resent and hatred towards his father. This comment also creates a theme that anyone

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