Childhood Quote by Bernard Cornwell
““The sword was called Kaledvoulc'h, which means hard lightning, though Igraine prefers to call it Excaliber, and I shall call it so as well because Arthur never cared what name his longsword carried. Nor, did he care about his childhood, for certainly I never heard him speak of it. I once questioned him about his early days and he would not answer. “What is the egg to the eagle?” he asked me, then said that he had been born, he had lived, and he had become a soldier, and that was all I needed to know.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sword of Arthur (fictional excerpt)
A character describes a sword with multiple names and reflects on a hero's mysterious past, emphasizing actions over origins.
In simple terms: Names and past are less important than deeds.
Key Takeaway
Focus on actions, not labels.
Themes
heroism
identity
myth
storytelling
Mood
reflective
intrigued
Type
narrative
mythic
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- role‑playing games
- character development
Key Concepts
legend
symbolism
heroic narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a hero: name or deeds?
- How does mystery affect a legend's power?
A Different Perspective
The story may romanticize mystery, obscuring factual history.
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