Summary Of What Does Merlyn Teach Arthur In Leadership Through The Animal Transformation
Book Questions
1. What lessons does Merlyn teach Arthur in leadership through the animal transformations? Arthur’s time with Merlyn was often spent transforming into animals. The four we know of are the perch, Hawk, ant, goose, and badger.
Throughout these transformations, Arthur acquired a certain skill to help him be a better leader. While a fish he learns that being smart can help you, beat the bigger appoints who have less intelligence. He notices this when the ruler of the moat tries to eat Merlyn, but Merlyn was far smarter the dense fish. Next, Arthur is turned into a hawk where he learned to have proper etiquette. This is shown when the Peregrine Falcon is talking how all the birds have the respect for her and do as commanded. “Presently there was a gentle ringing of a bell. The great peregrine falcon …show more content…
White, pg.78). When Arthur is transformed into an ant, he see the loyalty the ants have in their queen. They are so loyal to their queen they follow rules that are very contradictive of each other. “A. We are more numerous than they are, therefore we have a right to their mash. B. They are more numerous than we are, therefore they are wickedly trying to steal out mash.” (T.H. White, pg.129) On the front of the nest there is a sign reading “EVERYTHING NOT FORBIDDEN IS COMPULSORY” (T.H. White, pg. 122) which this is there view on war. Next, is the goose. Here he learns that war is not always the answer. This is shown by the geese being self-dependent, but still working together and not arguing. This always the geese to live a happy peaceful life. Then, finally, the badger tells Arthur an intriguing story of why mankind is leader of the animals. Through this story, it shows Arthur that it is not always the answer to wage a war. Then Arthur argues that war is necessary, before Arthur leaves the badger
1. What lessons does Merlyn teach Arthur in leadership through the animal transformations? Arthur’s time with Merlyn was often spent transforming into animals. The four we know of are the perch, Hawk, ant, goose, and badger.
Throughout these transformations, Arthur acquired a certain skill to help him be a better leader. While a fish he learns that being smart can help you, beat the bigger appoints who have less intelligence. He notices this when the ruler of the moat tries to eat Merlyn, but Merlyn was far smarter the dense fish. Next, Arthur is turned into a hawk where he learned to have proper etiquette. This is shown when the Peregrine Falcon is talking how all the birds have the respect for her and do as commanded. “Presently there was a gentle ringing of a bell. The great peregrine falcon …show more content…
White, pg.78). When Arthur is transformed into an ant, he see the loyalty the ants have in their queen. They are so loyal to their queen they follow rules that are very contradictive of each other. “A. We are more numerous than they are, therefore we have a right to their mash. B. They are more numerous than we are, therefore they are wickedly trying to steal out mash.” (T.H. White, pg.129) On the front of the nest there is a sign reading “EVERYTHING NOT FORBIDDEN IS COMPULSORY” (T.H. White, pg. 122) which this is there view on war. Next, is the goose. Here he learns that war is not always the answer. This is shown by the geese being self-dependent, but still working together and not arguing. This always the geese to live a happy peaceful life. Then, finally, the badger tells Arthur an intriguing story of why mankind is leader of the animals. Through this story, it shows Arthur that it is not always the answer to wage a war. Then Arthur argues that war is necessary, before Arthur leaves the badger