King Arthur Archetypal Hero

Additional proof of Arthur being an archetypal hero are the tests, allies and enemies he encountered within the story. He faced many tests on his journey but one stood out.This test was the one where Arthur was getting the hour hand from Mister Monday. To actually get to Mister Monday he had to first cross a web that would only be out for a few minutes then go through a pit of snakes that would spit poison and finally through a pit of “dark yellow mud that bubbled and popped like burning porridge”(311). This all lead up to Arthur getting the hour hand from Mr. Monday. Arthur had many allies and enemies in the ordinary world and in the House even though some of them had transferred sides. For allies he had Ed, Leaf and his family in the ordinary
world. Also, in the House he had The Will, Suzy Turquoise Blue and Dusk. The Will is a green frog which knew all about the history of the house. Suzy Turquoise Blue was a friend to Arthur and a partner who went on the journey with him. Dusk was one of Mister Monday’s helpers and he fought off Noon so he could get the key from Mister Monday. Arthur's enemies included Mr. Monday and his helpers Noon and Dawn.