Factual error: When Merlin and Arthur are squirrels Merlin says squirrels mate for life, which is not true. Squirrels are promiscuous.
The Sword in the Stone (1963)
1 factual error
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Sebastian Cabot, Junius Matthews, Karl Swenson, Rickie Sorensen
Continuity mistake: When Pelinore enters the castle, he takes the glove off his left hand. When he's passing Wart, however, his right hand is the one that is bare. Immediately afterwards the bare hand switches back to his left.
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Answer: Part of it is the cliche of the abusive or angry step-parent or adoptive patent. Although this is something that does occur, Sir Ector just thought more highly of his own son and would rather see his son become king. He probably regrets having to take care of him, but felt obligated as a knight of Uther Pendragon. In addition, he's more of a brute and fighter and doesn't like learning (or magic). So when Arthur displays an aptitude towards learning over fighting, Ector has less in common with the boy and treats him as a servant.
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