er. Lawrence Perrine asserts that Malory is the" chief source for
             the political sections of Merlin--for those parts that concern the story of
             Camelot: the relationship between Merlin and Arthur, the love affair of
             Lancelot and Guinevere, and the schisms of Arthur's knights" (Perrine 313).
             It is from these aspects that we can gather much evidence concerning
             Merlin and his role in Le Morte D'Arthur.
             Merlin's character is often considered to be the most popular wizard
             throughout history. He is the sage and counselor that individuals turn to
             in their moments of dire need. In fact, according to Mike Dixon-Kennedy,
             Merlin's existence is "thought to be without doubt" (Dixon-Kennedy).
             Certainly Merlin was an intelligent man with "extremely advanced knowledge
             for his time" (Dixon-Kennedy). Merlin is generally associated with magical
             qualities that contribute to his somewhat mysterious reputation, but there
             is also much more to this character.
             The role of Merlin is significant because of the essence he brings not
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