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Arthur & the GrailGrade 7dialectic Stage

The Holy Grail: Origin of the Legend

The Holy Grail - the cup used at the Last Supper that caught Christ's blood - is entrusted to Joseph of Arimathea. For generations it is guarded by a line of pure knights. Titurel is born to become the Grail King, raised in perfect virtue for this sacred duty. The Grail provides miraculous sustenance but can only be approached by the pure in heart.

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Comprehension

Identifies the Holy Grail as the cup from the Last Supper that caught Christ's blood

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Cause & Consequence

Explains why the Grail needed pure guardians: sacred things can be corrupted by the unworthy

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Meaning

Takes a position on what "purity of heart" means for approaching sacred things

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Evidence

Cites a specific passage (the Grail's origin, Titurel's preparation, the purity requirement)

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Defense

Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge

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