Merlin: The Round Table and Vivian's Trap
Merlin creates the Round Table so no knight sits higher than another. He arranges Arthur's birth and guides his rise to kingship. He builds the palace at Camelot. But Merlin falls in love with Vivian (the Lady of the Lake), teaches her all his magic, and she uses it to trap him forever in an enchanted sleep. The wisest wizard is undone by love.
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Comprehension
Explains that Merlin created the Round Table so no knight sat higher
Cause & Consequence
Explains the purpose of the Round Table: equality among knights, no hierarchy
Meaning
Takes a position on how love defeats wisdom
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (Round Table, love for Vivian, the trap)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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