The Sword in the Stone - Character Flashcards

Study Notes

Main Characters in "The Sword in the Stone"

The Wart: Protagonist who is a naive foundling raised by Sir Ector; eventually becomes King Arthur after his education under Merlyn.
Sir Ector: Kind foster father of The Wart and natural father of Kay; a good-humored landowner at the Castle of the Forest Sauvage.
Kay: Eldest son of Sir Ector, driven by stubbornness and a desire for honor; his relationship with The Wart is complex.
Merlyn: A wise, absent-minded magician who teaches The Wart; experiences time in reverse, which informs his teachings and guidance.
Sir Grummore Grummursum: A friend of Sir Ector who offers comedic relief; participates in absurd jousts and offers hospitality to King Pellinore.
Ralph Passelewe: An elderly, nearly blind and deaf man who entertains guests at the Christmas feast with his songs.
Uther Pendragon: King of England and the Wart's biological father; embodies the demanding nature of royalty.
Sir William Twyti: Uther's royal huntsman known for his sensitive side, especially when he loses a hound during the hunt.
King Pellinore: A comical character on a quest for the Questing Beast; involves himself in humorous jousts.
Wat: A deranged man living in the Forest Sauvage, known for his violent outburst toward a child that resulted in the loss of the child's nose.
The Dog Boy: Servant to Sir Ector; develops a friendship with Wat after an earlier incident involving Wat.
Hob: Servant in charge of falcons at Sir Ector's estate.
Robin Wood: Also known as Robin Hood, a legendary Saxon outlaw defending the poor; skilled in archery and survival.
Maid Marian: Wife of Robin Wood; excellent tracker and hunter, representing a strong female figure.
John Naylor: A massive man also called "Little John," serving as a sentry for Robin Wood.
Much: A small, mute hunchback and another sentry for Robin Wood.
The Oldest Ones of All: A group of fairies possessing ancient knowledge, involved in the kidnapping of Friar Tuck and the Dog Boy.
Friar Tuck: A friend of Robin Wood, captured by the fairies.
Morgan Le Fay: A witch allied with the fairies, responsible for the kidnapping of Friar Tuck and the Dog Boy.
Cavall: The Wart's beloved hound, cared for by the Dog Boy.
Archimedes: Merlyn's wise owl companion who assists The Wart during his adventures.
Mr. P: A tyrannical perch ruling over other fish in the moat.
Cully: A fierce hawk admired by The Wart and Kay, who shows strong leadership among the hawks.
Balan and Balin: Friendly falcons who befriend The Wart during his transformation.
Madam: A falcon supervising the mews, known for her interrogation style.
Lyo-lyok: A wild goose teaching The Wart about migration; surprises at The Wart's casual attitude about warfare.
The Badger: The final animal friend of The Wart, a philosopher who discusses the divine order of man's dominion over animals.

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Explore the characters from 'The Sword in the Stone' with this flashcard quiz. Learn about the protagonist, The Wart, and his foster father, Sir Ector, along with their roles in the story. Perfect for anyone studying this classic work of literature!