A Day in March ...

March 21, 2013 - Literary Challenge

"Okay, class. Before we start today, I have a literary challenge for you. The following line is from a book written about a legendary king. Several different versions of his story have been written and several movies have been produced. This is the opening line of whose tale...?"

Dramatic pause ....

"It befell in the days of Uther Pendragon, when he was king of all England, and so reigned, that there was a mighty duke in Cornwall ...."

Scowls ....

"Anyone? Have you ever heard of Uther Pendragon?"

Heads shook.

"Hmmm.... Uther isn't the legendary king we're talking about, but that is the clue. Let's see. Think ancient times. Think of all the kings you've heard about in great works of literature!"

Blank faces ....

"Kings, guys! Great works of literature!"

One of the boys raised his hand.

"Yes?"

"Ummm.... King Kong?"

Ummm...?

K.I.N.G. K.O.N.G.

It’s a good thing I was raised not to give up else this would have been the day literary challenges died!

Copyright 2013 -> Shannon