King Arthur Reflection Post

When watching the trailer and a few scenes of the movie, it became apparent to me that King Arthur represents something more than himself. During his talk at the round table, he and his other knights were disbanded by a Roman General and given their freedom. As you watched the other knights leave the castle with their freedom while the saxons prepared to attack, you realize that any normal person in this scenario would take their newfound freedom and hightail right on out of there. The knights didn't owe Rome anything, so they left. Not Arthur. Arthur was made into something more than just a King. He stood as someone who needed to do the right thing first, so others could watch and eventually follow. Instead of doing what any sane person would do, he became an idealized human, one who would lead by example and stick to his moral beliefs no matter what. Eventually his knights returned to the battlefield to be with Arthur at the end, and while probably a suicidal attempt to defend Rome, it shows how Arthur isn't just a King who knows the difference between right and wrong, but one who is willing to show his people he'll do anything for his morals. 

James DeProspero