12A Assessment – Writing Assignment #1

Lesson:Informational: King Arthur: Man or Myth?

Full Prompt
Question: / The legend of King Arthur and the basis of its factuality have drawn a good deal of attention for hundreds of years, from both popular culture as well as academic scholars. Consider, now, the consequences of a definitive resolution to the issue of his existence. Do you feel that not knowing in this case is perhaps preferred to knowing? What other mysteries might we as a culture prefer to remain unsolved? Why?
Response: / Responses should be in the form of a well written, multi-paragraph essay, should address the specific questions and include specific reasons and/or examples to support the opinions in each paragraph.
In your response, consider the following:
1) How would the legend of King Arthur change if there was definitive proof that Arthur did or did not exist?
2) What is your opinion – is it better to know or not know whether Arthur existed?
3) What are some other legends that we as a culture wouldn’t really want answered (Loch Ness Monster, Big foot, UFOs, etc.)?
Keywords: / culture, media, history, Legend, mystery, proof, King Arthur, myth

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