The Holy Grail: Parzival's Failure
Parzival enters the world, joins Arthur's court, and marries the beautiful Conduiramour. He comes to the Grail Castle and sees the suffering Amfortas, the Grail procession, and the bleeding lance. But he was taught not to ask questions - so he stays silent. In the morning the castle is empty. He failed to ask the healing question because false courtesy overcame natural compassion.
The Text
What You'll Learn
Comprehension
Notes that Parzival came to Arthur's court and became a knight
Cause & Consequence
Explains why Parzival was silent: his training in courtesy said not to ask questions
Meaning
Takes a position on whether Parzival was wrong to stay silent
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the suffering, the silence, the empty castle)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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