The Crown of Greatness in English | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

Summary

Christopher, on a visit to his grandmother, discovers a family heirloom, a painting depicting King Harold II's downfall. The painting, created by his ancestor Prince Alan, comes to life, transporting Christopher to the 14th century to save the kingdom from a mutiny. With the help of democracy, he averts disaster and changes the kingdom's fate, becoming an unseen hero in the altered timeline.

Takeaways

• 👑 The story revolves around a painting titled 'The Crown of Greatness,' which depicts King Harold II of the Dylan dynasty and his tragic end due to a mutiny.
• 🎨 The painting was created by Prince Allen, a brother of King Harold II, who chose the life of an artist over the royal throne.
• 👦 Christopher, the protagonist, is revealed to be a descendant of Prince Allen and thus of King Harold II, making him the last living heir of the royal bloodline.
• 🌟 The painting comes to life for Christopher, who is called upon by the spirit of King Harold II to help save the kingdom from its impending doom.
• ⏳ Christopher time-travels through the painting to the 14th century, where he meets his ancestor, King Harold II, and tries to warn him of the mutiny.
• 🤴 Initially skeptical, King Harold II eventually believes Christopher's story after he recites a family phrase and shows an uncanny resemblance to Prince Allen.
• 🔍 Christopher helps King Harold II identify the treacherous ministers through the painting, leading to their arrest and the prevention of the mutiny.
• 🗳️ Christopher introduces the concept of democracy to King Harold II, advocating for the people to choose their next ruler through voting.
• 👸 The kingdom's subjects elect Queen Gloria as their new ruler, demonstrating the power of democracy and the will of the people.
• 🔙 Christopher returns to his own time, where only a minute has passed, and finds the painting changed to reflect the new, peaceful succession of power.
• 🎉 The story concludes with Christopher having successfully altered the course of history, preserving the legacy of 'The Crown of Greatness' and his family's honor.

Q & A

Why did Christopher visit his grandmother before moving to the city?

Christopher visited his grandmother as a part of his preparation before moving to the city for higher education.

What is the significance of the painting 'The Crown of Greatness'?

The painting 'The Crown of Greatness' depicts the final moments of King Harold II of the Dylan dynasty, who had no heir, and was overtaken by his evil ministers in a mutiny.

Who is Prince Alan and how is he related to Christopher?

Prince Alan is King Harold II's brother who left the palace to become a painter. He is Christopher's ancestor, making King Harold II Christopher's great-great-great-great-great-grandfather.

What unusual event occurred in the story that led Christopher to travel back in time?

The painting of 'The Crown of Greatness' started to glow radiantly and came to life, leading Christopher to travel back in time to the 14th century.

How did Christopher prove his identity to King Harold II?

Christopher proved his identity by using the family phrase 'a great danger looms upon you and your kingdom' and showing a resemblance to Prince Allen, King Harold II's brother.

What was the outcome of the confrontation with the ministers?

The ministers were overheard planning a mutiny, and upon Christopher's identification, they were arrested by the king's soldiers and imprisoned.

What concept did Christopher introduce to King Harold II to solve the issue of succession?

Christopher introduced the concept of democracy, where the people of the kingdom would choose their next king by casting votes.

Who was chosen as the heir to King Harold II's throne?

The people of the kingdom chose Queen Gloria, a candidate selected by King Harold II, to be the new ruler.

How did Christopher's experience in the past affect the painting?

After Christopher's intervention, the painting changed to portray a peaceful scene of Queen Gloria being crowned by King Harold II, with Christopher in the background.

What was the impact of Christopher's journey on his own life?

Christopher's journey to the past and back did not affect the timeline of his present, as only a minute had passed since he went through the painting.

What lesson can be learned from the story about the importance of family heritage?

The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and preserving family heritage, as it can provide a connection to one's roots and guide actions in the present.