The Holy Grail: Amfortas and the Wounded King
The Grail Temple is built on Mount Salvatch, guarded by the Templars. But King Amfortas sins and receives a wound that will not heal - only the question of a pure fool can save him. Meanwhile, young Parzival is raised in isolation by his mother, who lost her husband to knighthood. She tries to hide the world of chivalry from him, but he sees knights and cannot resist his destiny.
The Text
What You'll Learn
Comprehension
Describes the Grail Temple on Mount Salvatch, guarded by Templars
Cause & Consequence
Explains the connection between Amfortas's sin and his unhealable wound
Meaning
Takes a position on why innocence might heal where wisdom cannot
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the wound, the prophecy, Parzival's awakening)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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