Topic 1

Describe Merlin’s personality. Why does his personality suit his role as a prophet and seer?

Topic 2

Why do people consider Merlin a wizard? What does Merlin say about the rumors? Why does Merlin allow them to continue?

Topic 3

The text makes a comparison between Jesus Christ and Arthur. What are some examples of their similarities? Why is it important that Arthur is considered a Christ figure?

Topic 4

Why might Arthur have been considered an illegitimate child? Why did some people contest his claim to the Pendragon throne?

Topic 5

Why where the Britons and the Saxons fighting? How did the battles between the Britons and the Saxons cause Uther to need a male heir immediately?

Topic 6

Who did Merlin truly serve? Who were his gods? Did Merlin follow a specific religion?

Topic 7

Why were there two different kinds of religion in Briton around the 5th century...