Video 7: @Writer_Susan Stoderl Reads from Mark Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court”

In Chapter 6, Hank Morgan finds himself in a dire situation as he is sentenced to be burned at the stake by the superstitious people of King Arthur’s court, who believe him to be a sorcerer. Using his knowledge of a pending solar eclipse, Hank boldly claims that he will cause the sun to disappear if they go through with his execution.
As the eclipse begins, panic ensues among the onlookers. Hank seizes the opportunity to negotiate his release, promising to bring the sun back if spared. The court, now terrified of his “powers,” agrees to his terms, and Hank’s clever use of the eclipse saves him from certain death. This event marks the turning point where Hank begins to gain significant influence and respect in the medieval world.
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