King Arthur possesses many extraordinary characteristics of a classical hero. Arthur demonstrates in many ways that he is capable of leading others to the best that they can be. The last battle awaiting Arthur is the Battle at Badon's Hill. Arthur already let his knights go to enjoy the freedom that they deserved while he stays behind to fight against the invading Saxon Army. While his knights are on their journey, they turn back around and realize that their loyalty is to Arthur and they cannot leave him even though they are free men. The knights come back to help him, even though it is not their required duty. Arthur quotes, "Knights! The gift of freedom is yours by right. But the home we seek resides not in some distant land; it's in us, and in our actions on this day! If this be our destiny, then so be it. But let history remember, that as free men, we chose to make it so!" Arthur and his knights are choosing to fight for the freedom of others in a foreign land. Arthur has taught his knights all through their lives about what is truly important and how they can succeed. Through all of their years together and their close bonds to Arthur, they cannot leave him now. By going back and helping Arthur fight for a cause makes them all better men. Additionally, Arthur is willing to take great personal risk for the right reasons. Arthur and his knights are called on for their last mission together. They must rescue the bishop and his family before the powerful Saxon Army reaches their village. Arthur is ordered to bring back only the family, but he also chooses to bring everyone in the village. He is willing to save the lives of everyone in the village because he is truly a hero. This is not a required task, but Arthur does this because it is the right thing to do. He is fully aware that if he does not save the village people, they will be killed by the Saxon Army. Arthur is not only risking the lives of hi...