As far as adapting a classic tale for a new generation, Sonic comes out smelling better than ol' Dante in the video game world. What you have is a true adaptation that introduces the younger ones to the classic characters of the Arthurian tales in a form they already know. The two mediums mesh well because they are both full of wild fantasies that capture the imagination. Sonic also is more likely to inspire folks to go out there and read the original stories of King Arthur, Excalibur, Lancelot, Gawain, and Percival than an why-so-serious beat 'em up game.
It's not that hard, people of the world. We once had an understanding of what was magical and entertaining, but now (like it was mentioned last week in class) we just want fireworks. Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll. . . And no substance. Of course, I'm not saying Sonic the Hedgehog ranks up there with the great poets of old, but if he can mange to translate them and not depreciate the feelings, then power to him.
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