Who Hank Morgan is
Hank Morgan comes from Hartford, Connecticut, where he works as a foreman in an arms factory. He knows how to build machines, direct workers and solve practical problems. After a blow to the head, he wakes in a world of knights, kings and supposed magic.
His knowledge of an eclipse saves him from execution and wins him King Arthur's trust. The people call him the Boss, but his authority rests partly on their fear of powers they do not understand.
What Hank Morgan wants
Hank wants people to gain freedom through education, useful tools and honest pay. He secretly builds schools and industry because he expects the Church and nobles to resist his reforms. Yet he makes the decisions himself, creating tension between his belief in freedom and his desire to control.
Hank Morgan and the others in the story
Clarence becomes Hank's closest friend and helper, eagerly learning the skills behind his plans. Merlin resents Hank as a rival who defeats mystery and showmanship with practical knowledge. Hank also comes to like Arthur, while challenging the king's acceptance of inherited rank.
Questions
Why is Hank Morgan called the Boss?
People give Hank the title after he gains authority from Arthur, becoming second in power to the king.
Does Hank Morgan have magic powers?
No, Hank relies on modern knowledge and technical skill rather than magic. The court mistakes what he knows for supernatural power.
Is Hank Morgan a good person?
Hank is brave and angered by injustice, but he is also vain and controlling. His wish to help people does not prevent him from treating them as pupils or tools.
